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Onion Bagels Recipe

Craving delicious onion bagels without the bakery price tag? This recipe delivers soft, chewy bagels bursting with onion flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a satisfying snack, these homemade bagels are easier to make than you think! Save money and impress your family with this foolproof recipe.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 140 mins
Calories 225.2 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 4.3 (11 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Onion Bagels

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How to Make Onion Bagels

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup (240ml) warm water (105-115°F), 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy.
  2. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion.
  3. Gradually add 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour, mixing on medium speed with an electric mixer for 5 minutes.
  4. Add enough remaining flour (about 1-1.5 cups) to form a stiff dough.
  5. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 8-10 minutes), or knead in a heavy-duty mixer for 2 minutes, adding more flour as needed.
  6. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1-1.5 hours).
  7. Gently punch down the dough and divide it into 12 (or 16 for smaller bagels) equal pieces.
  8. Shape each piece into a smooth ball. Poke your thumb through the center of each ball, and gently stretch the hole to form a bagel shape (3-3 1/2 inches in diameter).
  9. Place the shaped bagels on a lightly floured surface, cover loosely, and let rest for 20 minutes.
  10. Bring 3 quarts (12 cups) of water and 1 tablespoon of sugar to a boil in a large pot.
  11. Lightly grease a baking sheet and sprinkle with cornmeal.
  12. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  13. Gently drop 4-5 bagels at a time into the boiling water. Boil for 5 minutes, turning occasionally.
  14. Remove bagels with a slotted spoon, drain briefly on a towel, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  15. Repeat until all bagels are boiled.
  16. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the mixture over the bagels.
  17. Bake for 35-40 minutes (30-35 minutes for smaller bagels), or until golden brown and crusty.
  18. Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

1g

Carbs

15g

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Time To Make Course Preparation Healthy Breads Breakfast Oven Kid Friendly Low Fat Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Yeast Low In Something Equipment Small Appliance Mixer 4 Hours Or Less