291563 Tue Jan 14 05:44:01 -0800 2003 9 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1587482 Just wanted to the thank the 'hounds who posted their favorite homemade bagel recipe. I made a big batch this weekend (onion, salt, and sesame) and they were instantly devoured. The recipe was easy and fun--I think I maybe boiled them a little too long, as they turned out slightly gummy/moist inside, but otherwise, they really had that bagel taste/texture, esp. when toasted. Thanks again to all. Tue Jan 14 05:44:01 -0800 2003 0 dixieday 1 1587507 Dixiday, Could you direct me to the thread with the recipe. I couln't find it using the search engine. The bagel's where I live are terrible. Thanks. Tue Jan 14 11:49:07 -0800 2003 1587482 0 JoCreek 2 1587515 File -> Find (on this page), or Cntl+F and search for: bagel The thread is titled "Homemade bagles?" and was 13 days ago. Tue Jan 14 12:44:48 -0800 2003 1587507 0 Paul H 3 1587518 There is, in fact, a book named, "The Best Bagels are Made at Home", if you're looking for more reading. I have it. It's a good book. Link: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1558671315/qid%3D1042566856/sr%3D11-1/ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/002-5592536-2788814 Image: http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1558671315.01._PE_PI_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg Tue Jan 14 12:56:34 -0800 2003 1587515 0 ironmom 3 1587549 Dixieday, thanks for the recipe! John, I entered homemade bagels into the search....didn't get anything, I'm sorry I don't get what you mean by hitting Contl+F, afraid I'm not very commputer savee.(sp) Ironmom, thanks for the book info. Tue Jan 14 14:52:37 -0800 2003 1587515 0 JoCreek 4 1587552 What kind of browsing program are you using to look at the Chowhound site? Internet Explorer? Netscape? Something Else? The "search" function on the Chowhound website doesn't work. You have to use search from your browser. Let me know what browser you use, and I can get you searching with the best of them. Tue Jan 14 14:57:11 -0800 2003 1587549 0 Paul H 5 1587558 Paul, I am embarassed to say this but I guess I'm not clear what you mean by...what browser am I using to look at the chowhound site? I simply go to my favorites and click on chowhound, then view hotposts. Do you mean what is my ISP which is MSN...is that the same thing? I guess I really should take a course. Tue Jan 14 15:27:39 -0800 2003 1587552 0 JoCreek 5 1587560 Paul, Ok, just figured it out by looking at the top of my screen, my browser would be Microsoft Internet Explorer. Duh I think I'll have better success making those bagels then ever trying to figure out this cummputer stuff. Tue Jan 14 15:36:32 -0800 2003 1587552 0 JoCreek 6 1587562 Jo, if you pull down the Edit menu, you'll find a function called Find. You type in words to search for and your computer will search for the words on the page you are currently on (e.g., this index page of the General Topics board). So you can use this function to search for threads, if the words you choose are in the thread title. Paul referred to it as Ctrl-F because you can press the Ctrl and F keys simultaneously (on a PC) to access this function. On a Mac, you can do this by pressing the apple key and F together. In this case, you would have eventually found it through a match with "homemade," even though bagel was misspelled. The Chowhound search engine is no longer broken, by the way, but it has only older posts, as the past year's posts haven't been archived (because it was broken). Tue Jan 14 15:41:37 -0800 2003 1587560 0 Caitlin McGrath 2 1587522 I can't find the original thread either, so here's the recipe. Good luck! The trick to shaping them is to wind the "rope" of dough around the widest part of your hand--from the center of your palm, around the back of your hand, and into the center again--the two ends of the rope should meet in the center of your palm. Squeeze rope shut and roll off over your fingers, like you're taking off a bracelet. BAGELS 2 cups warm water 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast -- scant 2 tablespoons malt syrup -- or sugar (though they won't be as glossy) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 8 cups bread flour -- could need from 6 to 8 1 tablespoon salt flour -- for dusting board oil -- for greasing bowl and sheets 1 tablespoon malt syrup -- or sugar (though they won't be as glossy) to add to water In a large bowl sprinkle the yeast over the warm water to soften; stir to dissolve. Add the 2 Tbs malt syrup/sugar, oil, 6 cups flour, and salt. Mix thoroughly. Turn out the dough onto a floured work surfact and knead, adding small amounts of flour as needed. Bagel dough should be soft. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 12 to 15 minutes). RISING: Roll the dough into a ball, place it in a large bowl, and turn to coat. Cover and let fully rise until an impression made with your finger remains and does not sink into the dough (about 1 hour). Punch down, cut into thirds, and roll each piece between your palms into a rope. SHAPING: Cut each rope into 4 equal pieces and shape into balls. Roll the first ball into a rope 2 inches more than the width of your hand. Flip the rope around your fingers to form a ring, with the ends overlapping about 1/2 inch. Evenly space the bagels on 2 nonstick baking pans or very lightly oiled baking sheets. Cover and let stand until puffy (about 20 minutes). BOILING: Bagels are boiled before they are baked. While they are proofing, fill a large, deep saucepan 2/3 full with cold water; add the 1 tablespoon malt syrup/sugar and bring to a boil. Have ready pans or dishes containing poppy seeds, sesame seeds, coarse salt, or other toppings. When ready to cook the bagels, preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Lifting bagels carefully, drop two or three at a time into the boiling water and wait until they rise to the top. Cook for a total of 1 minute, turning once. If they have been proofed too long, they will float instead of sinking but you can continue without too much difference. Whil Carefully lift out each bagel with a slotted spoon or skimmer. Drain, then turn them over into the dish of toppings. You may prefer to leave some plain. Evenly space the bagels on 2 baking sheets, topping side up. BAKING: Bake in a preheated 450F oven until well browned (15-20 minutes). Turn them over halfway through to ensure even browning. For a good crust, spritz the walls and floor of the oven with water (using a spritz bottle) during the first few minutes of baking. Tue Jan 14 13:07:29 -0800 2003 1587507 0 dixieday