How Bagels Are Made

Of late, we’ve talked a lot about how delicious bagels are, and about the many things you can do to make them even better, but we haven’t talked in a while about what actually goes in to making your favorite breakfast or lunch treat!

Step 1: combine wheat flour, salt, water and yeast leavening to make the dough

Step 2: mix the dough in a mixer for about 10 minutes

Step 3: let dough stand for a while

Step 4: knead dough, then place in a bowl and let it rise until it has doubled in size

Step 5: divide dough into balls, and then shape each ball into a bagel

Step 6: carefully drop a few bagels at a time into a pot of boiling water for about 45 seconds, and flip each bagel once half way through

Step 7: remove any excess water from the bagels and then place on a greased baking sheet

Step 8: top with flavored seasonings if preferred

Step 9: bake bagels for about 30 minutes and then let cool

Step 10: ENJOY!!

Yes, these steps may seem complicated and long. So, leave it to the experts at the Bagel Bakery, who make a living out of ensuring that you become an expert at step 10. Now that we have taken care of your curiosity about how your favorite treat is made, come to the Bagel Bakery and celebrate your newfound knowledge with us!