The Perfect Bagel – Peter Reinhart’s Bagels Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 tsp

instant yeast

4 cups

unbleached high-gluten or bread flour

2 1/2 cups

water, room temperature

1/2 tsp

instant yeast

3 3/4 cups

unbleached high-gluten or bread flour

2 3/4 tsp

salt

2 tsp

malt powder or 1 tablespoon dark or light malt syrup, honey, or brown sugar

1 tbsp

baking soda

Cornmeal or semolina flour for dusting