INGREDIENTS
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yield: 12 large bagels or 24 mini bagels
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prep time: 45 minutes (active), 10 hours (inactive)
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cook time: 20 minutes total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
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INGREDIENTS:
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For the Sponge:
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1 teaspoon instant yeast
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4 cups (18 ounces) high-gluten or bread flour
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2½ cups water, at room temperature
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For the Dough:
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½ teaspoon instant yeast
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3¾ cups (17 ounces) high-gluten or bread flour
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2¾ teaspoons salt
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2 teaspoons malt powder OR 1 tablespoon dark or light malt syrup, honey, or brown sugar
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To Finish:
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1 tablespoon baking soda
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Cornmeal or semolina flour for dusting
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Everything Bagel Topping (for a homemade version, see below)
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Homemade Everything Bagel Topping:
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4 teaspoons poppy seeds
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4 teaspoons sesame seeds
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4 teaspoons dried garlic (minced or flaked)
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4 teaspoons dried onion (minced or chopped)
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2 teaspoons kosher salt (or other coarse salt)