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The Best Bagel with Onion Recipe

Boiled bagel with onion flakes on baking tray
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These homemade onion bagels are chewy, flavorful, and easy to make. Perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or a cozy snack.

Ingredients

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Bagel Dough:

  • 2 cups warm water (110°F)

  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast (or active dry yeast, bloomed)

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • 2½ teaspoons kosher salt

  • 5¾ cups unbleached bread flour (start with 5¼, reserve ½ cup)

  • ¼ cup dried onion flakes

Water Bath:

  • 3 quarts water

  • 2 tablespoons white or brown sugar

Optional Toppings:

  • Egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp water)

  • Extra dried onion flakes or sesame seeds

Instructions

 

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 2 cups warm water, yeast, sugar, salt, and 5¼ cups of bread flour.

  • Knead with the dough hook on low speed for 1–2 minutes until a sticky dough forms. If needed, add the remaining ¼ to ½ cup flour and knead for 10–12 more minutes until smooth and elastic.

  • Transfer dough to an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

  • Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal pieces.

  • Shape using either the Snake Method or Ball Method. Place on a floured surface and let rest while the water boils.

  • Bring 3 quarts of water and 2 tablespoons sugar to a boil. Gently lower each bagel in and boil for 30 seconds per side.

  • Remove with a slotted spoon, immediately sprinkle with onion flakes. If they don’t stick, brush with egg wash first.

  • Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets and bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, rotating trays halfway through.

  • Cool on a wire rack at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

 

  • Brush boiled bagels with egg wash if onion flakes don’t adhere well.

  • Soak onion flakes in water before topping to prevent burning.

  • Let bagels cool fully before slicing to avoid a gummy center.

  • Add cheese or seasoning blends before baking for flavor variations.

Nutritional Key Notes:

  • These values are estimated and can vary based on exact ingredients and toppings (e.g., added egg wash, cheese, or cream cheese).

  • Using bread flour increases protein slightly compared to all-purpose flour.

  • Toppings like egg wash or added spreads will raise fat, calories, and sodium.

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