Vegan Bagels
Homemade bagels may seem daunting but they're actually quite simple. I've perfected this vegan bagels recipe for perfect, chewy bagels every single time!
Servings: 8 bagels
Calories: 223kcal
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl mix together the yeast, sugar and ½ cup warm water. Set aside for 10 minutes, covered in a warm place and allow the yeast mixture to start to bubble.
- In a separate mixing bowl add the flour and salt, whisk together until well combined.
- Once the yeast has started to bubble add it to the flour along with remaining 1 cup of water.
- Stir the ingredients to make your bagel dough. Then, place the dough onto a lightly floured workspace (cutting board, countertop, etc).
- Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover and allow to rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Once the dough has doubled in size, knock the air out, shape into a log and cut into 8 equal parts.
- Shape each piece of dough into balls. Use a chopstick or end of a wooden spoon, make a hole in the center of each ball, stretch it out slightly with your fingers.
- Allow the bagels to rest while you bring a large pot of water to the boil with 1 tbsp sugar if using.
- Preheat oven to 390 degrees F / 200 C
- Boil bagels for 1 min on each side. Remove and repeat with remaining bagels.
- Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. With a pastry brush, coat each bagel with a thin layer of soy milk and sprinkle with desired topping (sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sunflower seeds etc.).
- Bake in preheated oven at 390 degrees F / 200 degrees C for 20-25 mins.
- When cooked through, remove and allow to cool on a cooling rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- The water needs to be around 105F/40C to help the yeast to activate.
- Ensure dough is kept in a warm place to allow it to double in size.
- Boiling the bagels in water with sugar gives a lovely surface caramelization when cooked.
- Bagel toppings differ from person to person and the options are endless from poppy seeds to sesame seeds, pepitas, sunflower seeds, coarse salt to caraway seeds.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bagel | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g