Description
Sourdough Discard Bagels are a delightful way to reduce food waste while enjoying a chewy, homemade treat. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, these bagels are made from your leftover sourdough discard, resulting in a rich flavor and satisfying texture. Customize them with toppings of your choice, such as everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds, for an added crunch. With straightforward steps and minimal ingredients, you’ll impress family and friends with this easy recipe. Serve them fresh, toasted, or as the base for delicious sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups bread flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 200 grams (about ¾ cup) sourdough discard (unfed, at room temperature)
- 1 ¼ cups warm water
- Optional toppings (e.g., sesame seeds, poppy seeds)
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the sourdough discard and warm water on low speed until combined. Increase speed to medium and knead for 4-5 minutes until smooth.
- Grease a large bowl and place the dough inside. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 90 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Turn out the dough onto a surface; divide into 8-10 pieces. Shape each piece into bagels by rolling into balls and pressing your thumb through the center.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and bring a pot of water with 2 tablespoons sugar to boil.
- Boil bagels in batches for 15-30 seconds on each side until they float. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to lined baking sheets.
- Whisk together egg white and water for an egg wash; brush over bagels and add toppings if desired.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown; allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (approx. 85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg