AuthorMrs SAFA
DifficultyIntermediate

A bagel is a type of bread which is formed into a round ring and boiled before baking. It is characterized by a shiny, tough crust and a chewy crumb.

Yields6 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time50 minsTotal Time1 hr
For the dough:
For the glaze:
1

Mix all the dough ingredients in a large bowl and knead until smooth and as soft as your earlobe.

2

Roll walnut-sized pieces of the dough into balls.

3

Let them rest for 5 minutes.

4

Use your hand to make an indent on each bun. Spread a dessert spoon of margarine over each bun.

5

Roll the dough into a cylinder, twisting it so that it s shaped similar to a bagel.

6

Place the açma on an oiled tray.

7

Cover them with a damp cloth and leave at room temperature (28-30 C) until they expand, around one hour.

8

Brush with the beaten egg then sprinkle with the sesame or nigella seeds.

9

Bake in an oven preheated to 180-190 C for 15-20 minutes.

Ingredients

For the dough:
For the glaze:

Directions

1

Mix all the dough ingredients in a large bowl and knead until smooth and as soft as your earlobe.

2

Roll walnut-sized pieces of the dough into balls.

3

Let them rest for 5 minutes.

4

Use your hand to make an indent on each bun. Spread a dessert spoon of margarine over each bun.

5

Roll the dough into a cylinder, twisting it so that it s shaped similar to a bagel.

6

Place the açma on an oiled tray.

7

Cover them with a damp cloth and leave at room temperature (28-30 C) until they expand, around one hour.

8

Brush with the beaten egg then sprinkle with the sesame or nigella seeds.

9

Bake in an oven preheated to 180-190 C for 15-20 minutes.

Bagel