Making Homemade Bagels!

I’ve been on the hunt for the best bagel in Chicago, and let me tell you, it’s been disappointing thus far. After 5 years of living in NYC, my standard for bagels has gone way up, and none of the bagels I’ve tried in Chi have made the cut.

I decided to take matters into my own hands and try making bagels at home. Tbh, they turned out way better than I thought they would. I used a recipe called “New York Style Bagel Recipe” from the website Sophisticated Gourmet. It was easy to follow, only required a few ingredients, took about 2 hours from start to finish, and made 8 big bagels.

I was out of sesame seeds and everything but the bagel seasoning, so I opted for a simple salt & pepper topping. The end result was delicious! They were big, nicely browned, and chewy with a good crust. Still not as good as NYC bagels, but definitely better than anything you can find at the grocery store.

Find the recipe here: https://www.sophisticatedgourmet.com/2009/10/new-york-style-bagel-recipe/

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