Guys can we discuss bagel sandwiches for a second? Who thought that up exactly? Because they are awesome. I love a good sandwich. And everyone knows a good sandwich has got to start with good bread.
And then someone had the idea to put all their sandwich stuff inside a sliced bagel. And it was the best. That’s exactly what I did with these egg bagels promptly after they were removed from the oven. You should too. Unless you hate sandwiches. But don’t admit that, because you’ll look crazy (sandwiches are awesome!!!!).
3 cups bread flour
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon water
2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 egg + 2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon salt
sesame seeds for the tops
In a small bowl stir together the water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast on top, give it a stir and allow that to bubble up for 6-8 minutes. In a large bowl or in your mixer combine the flour, olive oil and salt. Stir the mixture on low and pour in the eggs and then the yeast mixture.
Once it starts to come together turn the mixture to a faster setting (or you can do this by hand) and knead the dough for about 6 minutes (or 8-10 if you’re doing it by hand). The dough should seem kind of elastic. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover and allow to rise for 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours (until doubled in size).
Punch the dough down and turn out on a lightly floured surface. Divide into 8 pieces. Shape into balls and then poke through the center gently with you thumb. Shape into a bagel shape.
Now the fun part: Bring some water to a boil. Place a bagel in the boiling water for 45 seconds (it should start floating after the first 10-15 seconds). Remove and place on a your baking sheet. Once all the bagels have been boiled, brush with a whisked egg and sprinkle on the sesame seeds. Bake at 425°F for 18-20 minutes.
Bagels. You CAN just eat these. Or you COULD smear them with a little butter or cream cheese. But what you SHOULD do is make a sandwich.Â
Layer on some lettuce, tomato, tuna salad and a little mustard, if you want. You’re also gonna need potato chips. I didn’t list that in the ingredients, but maybe I should. They are essential for bagel sandwiches. Ok, I gotta go now. I’m getting insanely hungry. xo. Emma
Homemade bagels? Way to take the sandwich to another level!
Yum!! I think I need to give these a go before the weekend is up.
I love a good bagel! Never tried making my own but want to now!
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YUUUM!!!
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Wow looks yummy! 🙂
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Did you bake bagle?! wow! When I have a time, I would like to try it!
Yuuuuuummmmm.
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I am so trying this recipe this weekend. Thanks for sharing!!!
oh my goodness, these look amazing.
i definitely have to bake some this weekend.
These bagels look amazing. I would never say that I don’t like sandwiches. Doesn’t everyone just want to sit and eat a sandwich? That’s what Liz Lemon taught me.
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Jum, they look delicious!
Looks a little ambitious for me but definitely tasty! x
I adore bagels! And I adore sandwiches! And I agree, whoever made this was genius, guess I know whats for lunch!
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I’ve always wanted to make bread/bagels…I love baking! I’m gonna wait until it cools down a little in LA, though, because putting on my oven now would be a death sentence.
They look delicious. One of the best things about living in my part of Miami is that there are three amazing bagel places within walking distance of my house! No need to bake but yours are probably better!
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Yum! Egg Bagels are my fav.
xo
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I never thought of making bagels at home. Great idea, I think I need to try this out this weekend! I am a fan of a breakfast bagel sandwich topped with bacon egg and cheese. Can’t wait for my apartment to smell like a bread bakery! 🙂
oh man! i love a bagel sandwich with hummus and avocado and shredded carrots and… i’m getting hungry, too.
These look and sound so tasty! xo
i bet breakfast and lunch and happy hour is great for you guys at work!
all the food posts look SOOOO yummy its ridiculous!
enjoy!