For a richer flavor, try using a dark honey such as buckwheat or chestnut. If you don't have a bread maker, you can knead the dough by hand or use a stand mixer with a dough hook until it is smooth and elastic. Experiment with toppings such as sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning before baking.
Whole Wheat Bagels
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME16 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 46 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS9
Elevate your breakfast ritual with these wholesome, homemade whole wheat bagels. This recipe simplifies the process, allowing you to create bakery-quality bagels in your own kitchen with minimal effort. Their hearty flavor and satisfying chew will redefine your bagel experience.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate42 g
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Fiber6 g
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Protein8 g
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Saturated Fat0 g
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Sodium302 mg
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Sugar8 g
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Fat1 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
2 mins
Combine Ingredients (2 mins): In your bread maker, add water, honey, vital wheat gluten, salt, yeast, and whole wheat flour in the order listed.
02
Step
2 hrs
Dough Cycle (2 hours): Select the 'Dough' setting on your bread maker and allow it to complete the cycle. This usually takes about 2 hours.
03
Step
20 mins
Shape the Bagels (20 mins): Once the dough is ready, remove it from the bread maker and gently punch it down on a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and then poke a hole through the center with your thumb, shaping it into a bagel. Aim for a uniform round shape.
04
Step
15 mins
Rest (15 mins): Place the shaped bagels on a plate, cover with a clean towel, and let them rest for 15 minutes.
05
Step
5 mins
Preheat and Prep (5 mins): Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line one baking sheet with a clean towel. Sprinkle another baking sheet generously with cornmeal.
06
Step
8 mins
Boil (8 mins): Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the sugar to the boiling water. Gently drop the bagels into the boiling water, 2 at a time. Boil for 1 minute, flipping them over halfway through.
07
Step
5 mins
Drain (5 mins): Remove the boiled bagels from the water using a slotted spoon and place them on the towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess water.
08
Step
20 mins
Bake (15-20 mins): Transfer the drained bagels to the cornmeal-sprinkled baking sheet. Brush the tops of the bagels with the lightly beaten egg white.
09
Step
10 mins
Cool (10 mins): Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer the baked bagels to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
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Kasandra Rippin
Jun 22, 2025I was intimidated to make bagels, but this recipe was so easy to follow. They turned out perfectly!
Caitlyn Bogan
Jun 19, 2025My family loves these bagels. I add a little cinnamon to the dough for a sweeter flavor.
Charles Oconner
Jun 17, 2025These bagels are amazing! So much better than store-bought, and the whole wheat flavor is fantastic.