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Sourdough Discard Bagels with Chewy Crust


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  • Author: Natalie Brooks
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 bagels 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious bagels made with sourdough discard that have a chewy crust.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed starter)
  • 3 ½ cups bread flour
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon barley malt syrup (optional, for boiling)
  • Toppings of choice (sesame seeds, poppy seeds, etc.)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the sourdough discard, warm water, sugar, and instant yeast. Stir until well mixed.
  2. Add bread flour and salt to the mixture. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  3. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, then poke a hole in the center and gently stretch to form a bagel shape. Place shaped bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add barley malt syrup if using. Boil bagels, 2-3 at a time, for 1 minute per side. Remove and place back on the baking sheet.
  5. Sprinkle bagels with desired toppings. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crusty. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure the sourdough discard is unfed for the best results.
  • If you don’t have barley malt syrup, you can omit it.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Baked Goods
  • Method: Boiling and Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bagel
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg