02/04/2026
The Best Homemade Sourdough Bagels
Here’s the recipe used
The best sourdough bagels are soft, chewy, and so easy to make! Let them rise overnight for the perfect morning breaktast.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup (100g) active sourdough starter
1 cup (240g) water warmed
4 cups (480g) bread flour
11/2 (10g) tsp salt
1 tbsp (20g)honey
2 tbsp (25g) brown sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine warm water, honey, and sourdough starter. Mix to combine.
Add in the dry ingredients. Knead the dough until the dough starts to come together and form a smooth ball.
Cover and let rise for 8-10 hours at room temperature (around 70 degrees).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Divide the dough into 6-8 equal pieces. Shape each portion into a round ball with your hands.
Take your time and make a hole in the center of each ball and gently spread the hole out to form a bagel shape. Place on your prepared baking sheets. Cover the pans with cling wrap or a dish towel and place in a warm place to rise for an hour.
Preheat the oven to 425 and bring a pot of water to a boil.
Add brown sugar or honey to boiling water. Use a spatula to gently drop the bagels into the boiling water one at a time, one minute on each side
Place on stone baking sheet or on parchment lined baking sheet
Add your toppings
Bake 20-25 minutes
Enjoy!! 🥯🥯🥯