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Whole Wheat Bagels topped with cheese in a bowl.
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5 from 1 vote

Whole Wheat Bagel Recipe

If you love chewy bagels, you are going to love this whole wheat bagel recipe for sure! These are delicious and the added nutty flavor is perfect!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
rising time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: jewish
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: bagels, whole wheat
Servings: 12 bagels
Author: Amy Sandidge

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cup warm water
  • 2 ½ teapsoons active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 ¾ cups bread flour
  • 3 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 10 cups boiling water
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • Cornmeal for sprinkling on the parchment-lined baking sheet.

Instructions

  • Combine the water, yeast, and sugar in a small bowl. Mix and let it sit for 3-5 minutes.
    Whole Wheat Bagel mixture in a glass bowl.
  • Add this mixture with the flour and salt to a mixer (you can also knead this by hand). Mix it on medium speed for 8-10 minutes.
    Whole Wheat Bagel dough in a mixing bowl.
  • Cover and let this rest for 40 minutes at room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line another baking sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle with cornmeal.
  • Bring the 10 cups of water to boil in a large pot.
  • Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball. Let the balls rest for 5-10 minutes. With your thumb. Gently stretch the bagels with both thumbs.
    Women forming whole wheat bagel dough.
  • Add a few of the bagels at a time. Cook them for 45 seconds on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared pan.
    Whole Wheat Bagels in a pan of boiling water.
  • Once they are done, combine the egg and milk. Brush each bagel with the egg wash and sprinkle with whatever toppings you are using.
    Whole Wheat Bagel dough on a baking sheet.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 15-22 minutes. They should be a deep golden brown color.
  • Remove from the oven. Allow them to cool for about 5 minutes on the pan. Then gently remove them and place them on a cooling rack.

Notes

  1. Everything Bagel Seasoning
  2. Sesame Seeds
  3. Poppy Seeds- my favorite topping toasted and spread with cream cheese!
  4. Onion Flakes or Minced Onion
  5. Garlic Flakes or Minced Garlic
  6. Cinnamon Sugar
  7. Cheddar Cheese
  8. Parmesan Cheese
  9. Sunflower Seeds
  10. Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)
  11. Flax Seeds
  12. Sea Salt Flakes
  13. Honey Glaze