Sesame Bagels | VitamixSend

Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine ½ cup (120ml) warm water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon honey in a small bowl and whisk together. Let stand for 10-15 minutes. Place flour and 1½ teaspoons kosher salt into the Food Processor Work Bowl fitted with the Multi-Use Blade. Secure the lid. Pulse 3-4 times to incorporate. Pour the yeast mixture into the Work Bowl and start the machine. Process for 15 seconds, or set timer for 15 seconds and start machine, allowing it to complete the programmed cycle. Combine the ¾ cup of lukewarm water, 1 tbsp. olive oil, and 2 tbsp. honey. Remove the Small Food Pusher from the Small Food Chute, and with the machine running, pour the mixture through the opening. Process for an additional 25-30 seconds or until the dough forms around the blade. Remove dough from the processor bowl and knead by hand for 1-2 minutes. Place into a warm bowl and cover with a kitchen towel until dough rises, about 20-30 minutes. Fill a medium sized pot with water and place over medium-high heat for boiling bagels. Once boiling, add 1 teaspoon kosher salt (optional) and 1 teaspoon honey (optional.) Portion dough into 6-8 pieces, depending on desired size. Roll between your hands to get an 8 inch (20cm) rope. Combine ends and pinch together to form a ring-shaped bagel. Place 2-3 bagels into boiling water (depending on pot size) and cook for 35-45 seconds. Flip gently with a perforated skimmer, and cook for 10 more seconds. Remove from pot with skimmer and place onto a clean kitchen towel. Dip the tops of each bagel into sesame seeds or other seasoning. Place on a parchment-lined sheet tray in preheated oven and bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.