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Freshly Milled Flour Bagels

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Homemade chewy bagels made with freshly milled whole wheat flour. Perfect for breakfast or sandwiches.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 1/2 cups freshly milled hard white wheat flour 575g
  • 1 ½ cups warm water 366g
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • For Boiling
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
  • Optional Toppings
  • Everything bagel seasoning
  • Sesame seeds
  • Poppy seeds
  • Shredded cheddar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup Raisins

Equipment

  • 1 Grain mill for milling fresh wheat flour (if using whole wheat berries)
  • 1 Large mixing bowl for mixing and rising the dough
  • 1 Stand mixer with dough hook (optional) makes kneading easier
  • 1 Kitchen scale helpful for measuring flour accurately
  • 1 Bench scraper great for dividing dough
  • 1 Large pot for boiling the bagels
  • 1 Slotted spoon or spider strainer for removing bagels from boiling water
  • 1 Baking sheet for baking the bagels
  • 1 Parchment paper or silicone baking mat prevents sticking
  • 1 Cooling rack allows bagels to cool evenly after baking

Method
 

  1. In a bowl combine warm water, honey, and yeast. Let sit 3–5 minutes.
  2. Add flour and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Rest dough 10–15 minutes.
  4. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
  5. Cover and let rise 45–60 minutes.
  6. Divide dough into 8 pieces and shape into bagels.
  7. Rest shaped bagels 15–20 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  9. Bring water and honey to a boil.
  10. Boil bagels 1 minute per side.
  11. Add toppings.
  12. Bake 20–22 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Freshly milled flour absorbs more liquid than store flour. Add extra water if needed to achieve a soft but firm dough.
Resting the dough before kneading helps hydrate the bran and improves texture.
“Nutrition values will vary depending on toppings and add-ins.”
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1pcCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 1gFiber: 5g

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