Sourdough Bagels - Vegan

 I'm still rocking my sourdough breadmaking era.  Lately I have been making bagels. Once you have a good, homemade bagel, you can't go back to store bought.  These remind me of the tasty bagels we had while visiting Boston.

Don't let the bagel making process scare you off.  The first time making these might seem a little scary. Especially the three risings, boiling the bagels and then baking them. The second time you make these will be a breeze.  Trust me. 

Here's the recipe:

Vegan Sourdough Bagels

ingredients:

1/2 cup Sourdough starter (that has been fed)

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup water

2 TBSP Sugar*

2 tsp salt

Toppings:  Everything bagel seasoning**, poppy seeds, sesame seeds

directions:

In large bowl, mix the Sourdough starter, flour, water, sugar and salt.  Mix the dough using a wooden spoon and knead with your hands for about ten minutes. (Electric mixer with dough hook for five minutes). Dough should be very thick. Place dough in glass bowl and let proof for 8 to 12 hours.

After proofing (about 12 hours): Remove dough from bowl and knead for ten minutes.  Place back into bowl to rise again for another hour.  Two rises will moisturize dough and make it airy.

Using silicone baking mat on cookie sheet, divide dough into eight equal parts. Roll them into disks and poke a hole through each one using your thumb. Put back onto baking sheet. Cover with towel and allow to rest for 1-2 hours.

Preheat your oven to 425F. 

Place a large pot with water onto the stove to boil.  Add the bagels a couple at a time and boil for a minute on each side.  When done, place them back onto the baking sheet. Sprinkle on toppings of your choice (I make sure to press them in a little so they stick).

Place baking sheet into oven and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

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*Sugar, maple syrup or honey.  Your choice.  If vegan, then not honey.

**You can make your own Everything Bagel Seasoning by clicking here.

***Silicone baking mat or parchment paper for the win. Makes clean up easier.

****You can use bread flour or all-purpose flour. I have tried both and they both work.

If you make the Vegan Sourdough Bagels, let me know what you think in the comments below.

Enjoy!