Sourdough Bagels (8)

Ingredients:

• ½ cup sourdough starter, bubbly and active

• 1 cup water

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 2 teaspoons salt

• 4 cups unbleached all purpose flour

For boiling the bagels

• 2 quarts water

• 1 tablespoon baking soda

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

1. Add sourdough starter, water, honey, salt, and two cups of flour (half the flour) to a stand mixer.

2. Mix until it comes together, about 10 minutes on low speed. The dough will be really stiff. 

3. Add remaining flour, half a cup at a time. 

4. Cover dough with wet tea towel, plastic wrap, or beeswax wrap and allow to ferment for 8 to 12 hours.

5. After fermentation, divide into 8 equal pieces. Cover with a tea towel and allow the dough to rise in a warm spot for 1-4 hours or until puffy.

6.  Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the baking soda and sugar.

7. Using a slotted spoon, gently add bagels to the water and boil for one minute, flip, then boil for another minute.

8. Shake off excess water and dip into desired toppings (optional).

9.  Place boiled bagels on parchment-lined baking sheet.

10.  Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden on top.