Bagels (Bread Maker)

I just made my second batch of these this morning, and they turned out just as good as the first time. They are soft and chewy and freeze beautifully, which is great because the recipe makes 12 bagels. You can try out different flavours too, put in a few teaspoons of cinnamon and when your bread maker beeps mid cycle, add some raisins. Or put in some onion powder and garlic at the beginning, and and some cheese mid cycle. Or sprinkle cheese on top of the bagels before baking. Whatever flavours you like, give them a try!


1 cup and 2 tbsp water
4 cups flour
2 tsp salt
2 1/2 tbsp white sugar
4 tsp dry active yeast
1 tbsp brown sugar


1. Put ingredients into bread maker in the order listed. (except brown sugar)

2. When the cycle is over, place dough on a lightly floured surface. Cover with a clean kitchen cloth and let rest for 5 minutes.

3. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece of dough into a 10 inch long rope. Form each rope into a circle. Overlap the ends slightly and pinch together. Cover shaped bagels with a clean kitchen cloth and let rest for 10 minutes.

4. Bring 12 cups of water to boil in a large saucepan. Stir in 1 tbsp of brown sugar.

5. Carefully drop the bagels one at a time into the boiling water. Let sit for 1 minute and remove with a slotted spoon. Drain briefly on a clean cloth.

6. Transfer to a baking sheet which has been lightly sprinkled with cornmeal. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.