Salt Bagels Made From Scratch

Salt bagels are a classic New York treat and so easy for you to make at home! Dense and chewy on the inside, and deliciously crispy on the outside with the perfect amount of flakey sea salt on the top. Delicious!

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-Flour (Bread or All Purpose) -Water -Baking Soda -Yeast -Honey or Agave Syrup -Kosher Salt -Large Crystal Sea Salt

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Step 1 - Make The Dough

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Step 2 - Rise!

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Step 3 - Sauce!

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Step 4 - Boil The Bagels!

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Step 5 - Bake The Bagels!

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Pro Tip

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Salt Bagels Made From Scratch

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Salt bagels are a classic New York treat and so easy for you to make at home! Dense and chewy on the inside, and deliciously crispy on the outside with the perfect amount of flakey sea salt on the top. Delicious!