Easy Homemade Bagels with Cream Cheese and Lox
These easy-to-make bagels require minimal kneading and deliver a delicious, chewy texture perfect for topping with cream cheese and lox.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Baking Sheet
- Large Pot
Ingredients
Bagel Dough
- 1 cup Warm Water (105-115°F)
- 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour plus more for dusting
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Toppings
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese
- 4 ounces Lox
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add salt and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 4 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Gently drop the bagel dough into the boiling water, 2 at a time, for 1 minute per side.
- Remove the bagels and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before spreading with cream cheese and topping with lox.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour. Experiment with different toppings, such as sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning.