New York Style Bagels

Step 6: Boil

    • shaped, proofed bagels

  • Poaching liquid

    • water
      ~2000 g
    • honey
      , or sugar or barely syrup
      30 g
    • baking soda
      15 g
    • salt
      15 g

  • For baking

    • mixed egg wash
    • everything bagel seasoning

Add the baking soda, salt, and honey to the water. Stir until completely dissolved.

Place the sheet of proofed bagels to the left of the water and set a second parchment-lined baking sheet on the right.

  • Drop the bagels into the poaching liquid in small batches. Let each boil on one side for about 45 seconds, then using a slotted spoon to flip the bagels and cook for another 45 seconds.
  • Remove the boiled bagels from the water and let them drip before placing them on the other baking sheet.

Repeat until all the bagels are done.

Gently brush the egg wash on the bagels and sprinkle over the everything bagel seasoning to create an even coat.

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