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sourdough-bagels.md

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 # Sourdough Bagels
+
+## Ingredients
+
+### Dough
+
+- **100g** active sourdough starter
+- **255g** water
+- **40g** honey or sugar
+- **10g (2 tsp.)** fine sea salt
+- **500g** bread flour
+
+### Water Bath
+
+- **6 cups** water
+- **1 Tbsp.** granulated sugar
+
+## Instructions
+
+In a medium mixing bowl,
+stir together the starter, water, honey and salt with a spatula.
+Add the bread flour and knead to combine.
+Continue to knead for 10 minutes.
+Cover and let rest at room temperature for 8--12 hours.
+
+%%
+11 hours was too long at 76°F.
+8--12 was based on 68°F.
+%%
+
+Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
+
+Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface
+and divide into 8 equal pieces.
+
+For each piece,
+poke a hole through the middle,
+then gently shape into a ring
+before placing on the baking sheet.
+
+Cover the bagels with a towel
+and let rise until puffy. (30--60 minutes)
+
+Preheat oven to 425°F.
+Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large stockpot
+and add 1 tablespoon of sugar.
+Boil the bagels for 2 minutes on each side.
+Do not crowd the pot, only boil 3--4 at a time.
+
+Remove the bagels with a mesh strainer
+and let rest on the baking sheet until cool enough to handle.
+Dip one side into your choice of toppings
+and place back onto the baking sheet.
+
+Bake at 425°F for 25--28 minutes or until golden brown.