Your Bread Machine Can Make REAL Bagels (Crusty, Chewy, Golden!)

Published 1 day ago • 1 min read

Hi Friend,

Ever wished you could skip the store-bought bagels and make your own chewy, golden beauties at home?

Now you can—and yes, your bread machine makes it way easier.

In my newest post, I’ll walk you through how to make real bagels: dough mixed and kneaded in your machine, shaped by hand, briefly boiled (for that irresistible crust), and baked to bakery-level glory.

I even included a short video showing how to shape and boil the bagels—so don’t worry if your first few look a little rustic. (Been there!)

Need help deciding what to put in the boiling water?
I added a handy chart to the post comparing barley malt syrup, honey, and maple syrup. Depending on what you choose, you can tweak the flavor and chewiness to suit your style—from classic New York bagels to soft-and-sweet breakfast versions.

Deeper crust and chewy bite? Use barley malt syrup.
Lighter color and soft crust? Go with honey or maple syrup.
In a hurry? Use brown sugar in a pinch.

Once you try these, don’t be surprised if you become the bagel person in your circle.

Here's the recipe + shaping video

Happy baking,
Paula
Home Economist
Salad in a Jar

p.s. Thanks to those who patiently waited for me to publish this recipe. I remember making bagels as being harder than it actually is.

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