Chewy Homemade Bagels

Ingredients

• 16 oz bread flour - divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cup very warm water
• 1 tablespoon molasses plus 2 teaspoons for boiling
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt plus 1 tablespoon for boiling
• 2 teaspoons baking soda for boiling
• 1-2 teaspoons cornmeal for baking
• "vegan egg wash" 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• seasoning mix 1 teaspoon each of dried onion flakes, white sesame seeds, flaxseed
• kosher salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 8 oz of bread flour, yeast, water, and 1 tablespoon molasses.

2. 2

   Whisk until thoroughly combined, cover, and let rest for 30 minutes

3. 3

   Add remaining flour and 1 1/2 tsp salt and using the dough hook, knead for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Scrape the dough out onto a floured work surface and form into a smooth ball. Return to mixing bowl, cover, and let rise for 60 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove dough from bowl and carefully weigh out 3.0 to 3.5 oz portions of dough.

6. 6

   Form each portion into a tight ball, and using a well-floured finger and thumb, poke a hole and stretch dough into a doughnut shape. Place each bagel onto a floured baking sheet, and sprinkle flour over the tops. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.

7. 7

   In a large pan, boil 4-6 cups of water, a tablespoon of salt, the baking soda, and 2 teaspoons of molasses.

8. 8

   Working in batches of 2-3 at a time, place bagels in water and simmer for 2 min, per side

9. 9

   Remove from water and allow to drain on a cooling rack

10. 10

    Dust a baking sheet with cornmeal, arrange the boiled bagels, brush the tops with the vegan egg wash, and then sprinkle the seasoning on top

11. 11

    Bake in a 400° F oven for 20-25 minutes