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Easy New York Style Sourdough Discard Bagels

A sourdough discard bagel cut in half showing the airy interior and everything bagel seasoning crust.
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Make chewy, flavorful New York Style bagels using your sourdough discard. This recipe gives you a glossy crust and a satisfying texture, perfect for reducing food waste.

Ingredients

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  • 400 g bread flour
  • 100 g sourdough discard (unfed or recently fed)
  • 240 ml warm water
  • 1 tbsp honey or malt syrup
  • 1 tsp instant yeast (optional)
  • 10 g fine salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 egg white (for boiling)
  • Everything bagel seasoning (for topping)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the bread flour, sourdough discard, warm water, honey or malt syrup, optional instant yeast, salt, and olive oil until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  3. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rest at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours, or until it has increased in size slightly.
  4. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 8 inches long and join the ends to form a ring shape. Pinch the seam closed firmly.
  5. Place the shaped bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover loosely, and let them rest for 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bring a large pot of water to a boil and stir in the egg white.
  7. Carefully drop 2 or 3 bagels at a time into the boiling water. Boil for 30 seconds on each side for a chewier bagel, or 1 minute per side for a softer bagel.
  8. Remove the boiled bagels with a slotted spoon and place them back on the baking sheet. Brush the tops with a little water or milk and sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning.
  9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning halfway through, until the bagels are golden brown and cooked through.
  10. Cool the homemade bagels on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Using instant yeast speeds up the rising time if you need quick sourdough discard recipes.
  • For a classic New York Style bagel, ensure you boil them before baking.
  • You can use active, bubbly starter instead of discard if you prefer.

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