Sourdough Onion Bagels

Step 1

MIX DOUGH AND FIRST RISE: In a bowl or stand mixer, add flour, sourdough starter, water, honey, and salt. Place the dough hook on the mixer and mix the dough on the lowest speed for 3 minutes. Or mix by hand for a couple of minutes until a ball forms. Now, turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead the dough for 3-4 minutes or until the dough is smooth.Lightly grease a bowl and place the dough inside. Cover the bowl with a lid, plastic wrap, or a clean kitchen towel.  Let the dough rise at room temperature for 6 – 8 hours or until it doubles in size.

Step 2

OVERNIGHT RISE: Place your dough covered in the fridge for overnight proof. This is where your dough will develop flavor and L.A.B bacteria will get to work enhancing the nutrition of our dough. Remember, the longer we ferment the better for us it gets!

Step 3

DIVIDE AND SHAPE: Dump out and divide your dough into 8 pieces, you can eyeball it or weigh them out on a dough scale. Shape each into a ball by pulling the corners up and over. Now, use your finger to poke a hole through the center of each ball and rotate the dough with two fingers to form a ring.

Step 4

FINAL (SHORT) RISE: Place your bagels on a greased baking sheet and cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let it rest for 1-2 hours or until puffy to the touch.

Step 5

BOIL BAGELS: Preheat oven to 400f. Fill a large, wide pot with water and bring to a boil. Drop bagels in, 2-4 at a time, making sure they have enough room to float around. Cook the bagels for 1 minute on each side and remove with a slotted spoon; drain well. Place on baking sheets and brush with egg wash.

Step 6

ADD ONION TOPPING: Dip bagels into dried minced onion and place back on the baking sheet. Or lightly sautee fresh minced onion until golden (but not browned). Sprinkle bagels with onion and put back on baking sheet.

Step 7

BAKE: Bake bagels for 10 minutes at 400f and 10-15 minutes at 375f or until golden brown on the outside.