Easy Sourdough Bagels (Active Starter): Bake Perfectly Today!
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A simple and delicious recipe for making sourdough bagels using an active starter, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 bagels 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking soda (for boiling)
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, everything bagel seasoning
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sourdough starter, warm water, sugar, and salt until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rest for 1 hour, covered with a damp cloth.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and shape each piece into a bagel by forming a ring.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the baking soda.
- Boil each bagel for 1-2 minutes on each side, then remove and place on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with your choice of toppings.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Ensure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly for the best results.
- Experiment with different toppings for variety.
- Store bagels in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg