San Francisco Style Bagels

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 1
San Francisco Style Bagels Recipe for Breakfast
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

30 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 pound bread flour , divided in half
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/4 cups warm water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cornmeal , or as needed
4 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons honey
1 egg , beaten
1 tablespoon sesame seeds , or more if desired

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
250
Sugar
1g
Fat
1g
San Francisco Style Bagels are a regional variation of traditional New York-style bagels. These bagels are denser, sweeter, and have a larger hole in the center than the New York style bagel. San Francisco-style bagels are also boiled in water that contains honey and salt, allowing the surface to have a slight sweetness that makes them special. They are great for breakfast, brunch or lunch and extremely versatile when it comes to toppings. They are perfect for busy mornings or lazy weekends when you have time for preparation.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, combine half of the flour with yeast, 1 1/4 cups of warm water, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Mix it well and add the remaining half of the flour gradually.
2.Keep stirring the mixture until a dough is formed. Knead the dough for approximately 8 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
3.Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.
4.Preheat your oven to 400°F.
5.Divide the dough into 8 pieces of equal sizes and shape them into balls.
6.Use your finger to poke a hole in the center of each ball and make it wide enough to perform a bagel shape.
7.Combine 4 cups of water with 1 tablespoon of salt and 2 teaspoons of honey in a large pot and bring it to a boil.
8.Drop the bagels into boiling water, one at a time, and boil them for 1 minute on one side, then turn it over, and boil for another minute.
9.Use a slotted spoon to remove the bagel from the pot and place it on a baking sheet that has been dusted with cornmeal.
10.Brush the top of the bagel with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds on it.
11.Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until it turns golden brown on top.
12.Enjoy your San Francisco Style Bagel with cream cheese, smoked salmon, or any other of your favorite toppings.

PROS

San Francisco Style Bagels are crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside.
These bagels are a perfect breakfast option for busy mornings.

These bagels are low in fat and sugar if you don’t include any toppings like cream cheese or bacon.

CONS

Bagels are known to be high in carbohydrates, so they might not be the best option for people on a low-carb diet.

San Francisco Style Bagels are time-consuming as they require careful preparation, boiling, and baking for a total time of at least 2 hours.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

San Francisco Style Bagels are good sources of dietary fiber, which could help control your appetite and aid digestion.
Sesame seeds on top of the bagels are rich in phytosterols, which could help lower cholesterol levels and boost heart health.

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