We’re pulling a recipe out of the vault! More than two decades ago, we partnered with a professional bagel baker to create the most amazing bagels in the world – forgive us for bragging!

While we no longer make fresh bagels in the bakery, we’re sharing the classic recipe with you to enjoy plain or blueberry bagels. The key is using a high-quality bread flour and allowing the dough to rise and rest. How do you enjoy a fresh bagel? Cream cheese, topped with egg, or maybe avocado toast?

Ingredients

• 2 C warm water (90 degrees)
• 4 1⁄2 C bread flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tsp instant yeast
• 2 tsp granulated sugar
• ¾ C blueberries (optional)

Directions

1. Combine ingredients and mix for 10 min. If using blueberries, fold them in after mixing
2. Let rise in oiled bowl for 1 hour, covered
3. Transfer dough to floured floured surface and flatten into an 8 in rectangle
4. Fold both sides and then the top and bottom to the middle. Flip over and place back in bowl to rest, covered, for 30 min
5. Transfer to a floured surface and divide into 12 pieces
6. Roll each piece to a 5-inch strand. Cover and let rest for 5 min
7. Roll each strand 9 in long. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes
8. Pinch both ends together to form a circle
9. Place onto a greased baking sheet with 2 in between bagels
10. Cover and let rise for 45 min and preheat oven to 450 degrees
11. With a slotted spoon, blanch each bagel in simmering water for 45 seconds
12. Bake for 12- 15 minutes until golden brown