Today, we unveil a delightful creation — Sourdough Bagels.

Picture this: A Damp Raniy morning, cuddled up next to the comforting crackle of a cozy fire, with your favorite cup of tea of coffee and a perfectly toasted, homemade honey butter sourdough bagel. Does it get any better than that?

Bake along with me a treat that is sure to make your morning breakfast that much better!

Sourdough Bagels

Ingredients:

• 100g Sourdough Starter (discard or bubbly fed starter)
• 500g Bread Flour
• 250g Water
• Pinch of yeast (if using sourdough discard)
• 30g Sugar
• 10g Salt

To Boil the Bagels:

• 2 Quarts Boiling Water
• 1 tbsp Honey

Instructions:

If using yeast:

1. Combine water, sourdough starter, yeast, and sugar in a stand mixer.
2. Add flour and salt, allowing the mixture to combine on low speed.
3. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
4. Let the dough rise until doubled in size (1-2 hours).
5. Divide into 10-12 pieces, shape into bagels, and let them rise again.
6. Boil bagels in water/honey mixture for 20-30 seconds.
7. Add desired toppings and bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
8. Cool before cutting and store in a bread bag or freeze.

If using fed Sourdough Starter:

1. Mix sourdough starter, water, and sugar in the mixer.
2. Add flour and salt gradually, then knead for 10 minutes.
3. Let the dough rise overnight for a true sourdough flavor.
4. Shape the dough into bagels and let them rise again.
5. Boil, add toppings, and bake as described above.
6. Enjoy these artisanal bagels toasted with cream cheese. Store in a bread bag or freeze for later!

Honey Butter

• 1 cup of room-temperature salted butter
• 1/4 cup local raw honey

Whip in a mixer for 2-3 minutes to incorporate and add a whipped texture.

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