Canadian Montreal-Style Bagels with Sesame Seeds and Honey
These Montreal-style bagels are boiled in honey-sweetened water, then baked until golden, creating a chewy texture and a rich flavor. Total time: 90 min.
Montreal-style bagels are uniquely boiled in honey water, giving them a distinctive sweetness and chewy texture.
Why This Recipe Works
Honey in Boiling Water: The honey creates a subtle sweetness and helps achieve a shiny crust.
Kneading Technique: Kneading develops gluten, giving the bagels their characteristic chew.
High Baking Temperature: Baking at a high temperature allows for a crispy exterior while keeping the inside soft.
Chef's Pro Tip: For best results, let the bagels cool completely before slicing to maintain their structure.
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
60 min
Total Time
90 min
Servings
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water with honey and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- 2
Mix flour and salt in a large bowl, then add the yeast mixture and knead until smooth.
- 3
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled.
- 4
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bring a large pot of water to a boil with honey.
- 5
Shape the dough into bagels, then boil each for 1 minute on each side before draining.
- 6
Brush each bagel with vegetable oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds before baking.
- 7
Bake bagels for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, then cool on a wire rack.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving
fat
3g
carbs
50g
fiber
2g
sodium
250mg
protein
9g
calories
250




