Everything Bagels!

Everything Bagel seasoning is a trend right now and for good reason, it goes with so many things! Sprinkle on avo toast, pinch onto salads & sandwiches or use to make your own version of the classic kiwi dip!

This seasoning (unsurprisingly) started by being a seasoning on bagels. So let's take it back to where it all started with this simple bagel recipe.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups High grade flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp instant yeast
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Everything Bagel Seasoning

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
   • Add warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
   • Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

2. First Rise:

   • Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

3. Shape the Bagels:

   • Preheat your oven to 220°C
   • Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball.
   • Poke a hole through the center of each ball with your finger and gently stretch to form a bagel shape.

4. Boil the Bagels:

   • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
   • Boil each bagel for about 1 minute on each side, then remove them with a slotted spoon.

5. Season and Bake:

   • Place the boiled bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
   • Sprinkle the top of each bagel generously with everything bagel seasoning.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the bagels are golden brown.

6. Cool and Serve:

   • Allow the bagels to cool on a wire rack.
   • Enjoy them fresh or store in an airtight container for later.