Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups warm whole milk
- Olive oil as needed
- 1/3 cup sesame seeds
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl or a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, yeast, baking powder, and warm whole milk. Mix until a soft, elastic dough forms.
- Lightly rub olive oil over the dough, cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- In a shallow dish, combine sesame seeds, honey, and water. Stir until the mixture is damp but not clumpy.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 6 equal portions. Roll each piece into an 8-inch log, then join the ends to form an oval ring. Let the shaped bagels rest for 15 minutes.
- Dip each bagel into the sesame coating to cover both sides. Place the coated bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F. Bake the bagels for 15 to 20 minutes until they turn a deep golden brown.
- Remove the bagels from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for several minutes before serving.