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An overhead shot of baked sourdough bagels on a wooden cutting board.
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Simple Sourdough Bagel Recipe

This sourdough bagel recipe is simple to make and use only a handful of ingredients. Golden on the outside and chewy on the inside, these bagels are delicious for breakfast and lunch.
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Prep Time 13 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 13 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Sourdough
Calories: 303
Ingredients Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ Cup Mature and Active Sourdough Starter
  • 4 Cups Organic All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 2 ½ Tablespoons of Maple Syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon Baking Soda
  • 1 Tablespoon Coconut Sugar

Method
 

  1. Combine sourdough starter, maple syrup, water, and salt.
  2. Add 2 cups of flour and combine well.
  3. Once combined, add 2 additional cups of the flour.
  4. The dough will be stiff but keep kneading (or using a stand mixer) to incorporate the flour until the dough is pliable.
  5. Cover the dough and leave on the counter overnight or about 8 hours. You want the dough to roughly double in size.
  6. Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit or 180 degrees celsius.
  7. Cut the dough into 8 pieces and shape into balls. Use your finger to poke a hole in the center.
  8. Bring a large cast iron dutch oven (or stock pot) of water to boil.
  9. Add baking soda and coconut sugar to the pot.
  10. Add the bagels to the boiling water for about 1 minute. After 1 minute, use a slotted spoon to flip the bagels over and allow to boil for another minute.
  11. Use a slotted spoon to pull each bagel out. Place them onto a parchment paper-lined baking tray.
  12. Add any toppings you would like at this point. Organic sesame seeds or pink Himalayan sea salt are great options.
  13. Put the bagels into the oven for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  14. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 8gFat: 1gSodium: 740mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

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Notes

How Long Do Homemade Sourdough Bagels Last?
These bagels will be most tasty if eaten within 3-4 days after baking. Make sure to store them in a ziplock bag or other air tight container on the countertop.
Can You Freeze Sourdough Bagels?
Yes. Add the bagels to a freezer-safe container and store them in the freezer for 4-5 months. I like to add a slice of parchment paper between each bagel to make it easier to defrost a couple bagels at a time.

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