Homemade Bagels

Preparation

• 1
  For the dough, put flour, yeast, sugar, and salt into a large bowl. Add 270 ml lukewarm water and sunflower oil. Knead with your hands for 10 min until an elastic dough forms. Alternatively, knead with the dough hooks of a stand mixer for 6-8 min. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 60 min until its volume has doubled.
• 2
  Line a baking sheet with baking paper and dust with a little flour. Briefly knead the dough on the work surface and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Form into balls and press a hole into the center of each ball with the handle of a wooden spoon or your finger. Carefully pull the hole apart to a diameter of 4-5 cm.
• 3
  Place the bagels with some space between them on the baking sheet, cover with a damp cloth, and let them rise again for 30 min. Preheat the oven to 220 degrees top/bottom heat and bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• 4
  Stir sugar and baking powder into the boiling water until both have dissolved. Reduce the heat so that the water is just simmering. Then, cook the bagels one after another for 30 sec per side in the boiling water. This creates the typical bagel taste and shine.
• 5
  Remove the bagels, drain well, and place them back on the baking sheet. Brush with a little oat drink and top with sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds as desired.
• 6
  Bake the bagels on the middle rack for 20 min until golden brown. Remove, let cool, and enjoy.

Tip

• 1
  The bagels taste especially good with a cream cheese spread.