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Delicious Sourdough Discard Bagels: Easy Homemade Recipe

Delicious Sourdough Discard Bagels: Easy Homemade Recipe

This Delicious Sourdough Discard Bagels recipe turns your leftover starter into a tasty treat, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures.
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bagels
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 120 grams sourdough discard
  • 454 grams filtered warm water
  • 2 tbsp sugar
Dry Ingredients
  • 800 grams bread flour
  • 3.5 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2.5 tsp kosher salt
Toppings
  • egg wash
  • everything seasoning
  • flaking salt
  • cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • jalapeños (sliced)

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Pot for boiling
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine sourdough discard, warm water, and sugar in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add active dry yeast and let it activate for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  3. Mix in bread flour and kosher salt until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  5. Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
Cooking
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
  2. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each piece into a bagel.
  3. Prepare a pot of boiling water and add a bit of sugar.
  4. Boil each bagel for approximately 1-2 minutes on each side.
  5. Transfer boiled bagels to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with everything seasoning, flaking salt, cheese, and jalapeños if desired.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bagelCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bagels are perfect for breakfast or a snack and can be customized with various toppings or ingredients to suit your taste.

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