Sourdough Discard Bagels
Indulge in the delightful experience of making homemade Sourdough Discard Bagels! This easy recipe transforms your sourdough starter leftovers into chewy, flavorful bagels perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a satisfying snack. With just a few simple ingredients and customizable toppings like sesame seeds or everything seasoning, you can create a delicious treat that showcases the unique qualities of sourdough. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven, or freeze them for later to savor any time you crave a tasty bagel.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 bagels 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups bread flour
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 200 grams (about ¾ cup) sourdough discard (unfed, at room temperature)
- 1 ¼ cups warm water
- Toppings of choice (e.g., sesame seeds, poppy seeds)
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl with a dough hook attachment, mix the bread flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, instant yeast, and kosher salt.
- Gradually add the sourdough discard and warm water while mixing on low speed. Knead at medium speed for about 4-5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise until doubled in size (about 90 minutes).
- Shape the dough into bagels and let them rest for 20 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and boil water with remaining sugar.
- Boil each bagel for 15-30 seconds per side before applying an egg wash.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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