Gluten Free Bagels

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (see notes)
• 1 cup whole milk, warm
• 1 egg (optional for egg wash)
• 2 tablespoons everything but the bagel seasoning, coarse salt, or seeds for topping (optional)
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup baking soda

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the...: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and xanthan gum until combined.

2. 2

   Add the milk slowly and with an electric...: Add the milk slowly and with an electric mixer, mix on medium-high speed until a smooth and thick batter forms, for about 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl....: Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl. Grease the top of the dough then cover the bowl and let the dough rise at room temperature for 2 hours or until it's visibly puffy.

4. 4

   Turn the dough onto a well-greased clean surface...: Turn the dough onto a well-greased clean surface and gently knead the dough until smooth.

5. 5

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and...: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it. This is a very important step as the bagels tend to stick a lot.

6. 6

   Divide the dough into 6 pieces. Roll each...: Divide the dough into 6 pieces. Roll each piece to about 10 inches in length. Press and roll the end together to form a bagel. Place them on the baking sheet, cover them, and allow them to rest for 1 hour.

7. 7

   While the bagels are resting, preheat the oven...: While the bagels are resting, preheat the oven to 450ºF. Combine the sugar and baking soda in a big pot and fill half with water. Bring to a boil and add the bagels into the water 3 at a time, avoiding overcrowding. Boil for 1 minute per side. Transfer back to the pan.

8. 8

   Whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water...: Whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush the bagels with the egg mixture. Sprinkle the “Everything but the bagel seasoning” on the bagels.

9. 9

   Bake the bagels until they are golden brown,...: Bake the bagels until they are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Rotate the pan from front to back halfway through the baking to ensure even browning.

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    Remove the bagels from the oven and transfer...: Remove the bagels from the oven and transfer them to a cooling rack.