Description
This is a true Gf Bagel Recipe, designed from the ground up to deliver a shiny, slightly crisp crust and a wonderfully chewy interior. This Easy Bagel Recipe replicates the classic New York-style experience, just without the gluten!
Ingredients
FOR THE DOUGH:
30 g (6 tbsp) whole psyllium husk
540 g (2¼ cups) lukewarm water
220 g (1¾ cups + 2½ tbsp) tapioca starch
220 g (1½ cups + 2 tbsp) millet flour
80 g (½ cup + 2 tbsp) sorghum flour
20 g (1½ tbsp) granulated sugar
12 g (2 tsp) salt
8 g (2½ tsp) instant yeast
20 g (1½ tbsp) olive oil
FOR BOILING & FINISHING:
2–3 tbsp molasses
1 large egg, whisked
2–3 tbsp sesame seeds, or other toppings of choice
Instructions
1. Prep: Start preheating your oven to 450ºF (230ºC). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make Psyllium Gel: In a small bowl, mix together the psyllium husk and lukewarm water. A gel will form in about 30-45 seconds.
3. Mix Dough: In a stand mixer bowl, whisk together the tapioca starch, millet flour, sorghum flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Add the oil to the psyllium gel, then add the gel mixture to the dry ingredients. Knead with a dough hook until a smooth, firm dough forms.
4. Shape Bagels: Divide the dough into 8 equal portions (about 142g each). Roll each portion into a 10-inch rope. Overlap the ends by about 1 inch, pinch firmly to seal, and roll the seam on the counter to secure it.
5. Proof Briefly: Place the shaped bagels on a lightly floured surface, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and proof for only 30-40 minutes until just slightly puffed. Do NOT let them double in size.
6. Boil Bagels: Bring a large, wide pot of water with molasses to a rolling simmer. Gently drop in 2-4 bagels at a time. Boil for 30-45 seconds per side. Remove with a skimmer and let drain on a wire rack for a minute.
7. Top and Bake: Place drained bagels on the lined baking sheet. Brush generously with the whisked egg and sprinkle with your chosen toppings.
8. Bake: Place the sheet in the oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 400ºF (200ºC). Bake for 26-30 minutes, until deep golden brown.
9. Cool: Transfer bagels to a wire rack. Let them cool for at least 20-30 minutes before slicing, as the crumb needs time to set.
Notes
Don’t Over-proof: The short 30-40 minute proof is critical. Over-proofed bagels will collapse and become dense when boiled.
Psyllium is Key: Do not skip the psyllium husk. It is the essential ingredient that creates the authentic, chewy bagel texture.
Toasting is Best: These bagels are best on the day they are made. For days 2 and 3, slice and toast them to restore their amazing texture.
Oven Setup: For the best oven spring, preheat a baking steel or stone in your oven and place the baking sheet directly on top of it to bake.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Breakfast, Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 910 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg