Everything Bagels (High-Protein Version)
Makes:
10 Bagels
Ingredients
Dough
272 g Bread flour
227 g vital wheat gluten
14 g instant yeast
10 g salt
18 g sugar
455 - 480 g of warm water (105–110°F )
11 g olive oil
Everything Topping
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp poppy seeds
1 tbsp dehydrated onion
1 tsp dehydrated garlic
1 tsp salt
Preparation
Make the Dough, Rest & Shape
Mix bread flour, vital wheat gluten, yeast, salt, and sugar.
Add warm water and oil.
Knead 5–6 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Dough should be firm, not sticky.
Cover and rest 20–30 minutes (important for gluten development).
Divide into 6 equal pieces.
Bake
Place bagels on parchment-lined tray.
Brush lightly with water.
Sprinkle generously with everything topping.
Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 22–25 minutes until golden.
Cool 10 minutes before slicing
Boil option for classic Bagel.
Bring a wide pot of water to a gentle boil.
Optional: add ½ tsp baking soda.
Boil bagels 20–30 seconds per side.
Drain and place on parchment.
Finish
Brush with water, add toppings.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 22–25 minutes.
⚠️ Don’t overboil — high-protein dough gets tough fast.Make the Dough, Rest & Shape