I worked through dinner last night and haven't eaten yet this morning. Your bagels look so good I have to drive to the bagel shop now. Or here's a thought... If I start driving east and you start driving west (with your bagels, of course), maybe we'll meet before they get stale? Nice work on these. –AG
Funny. In two weeks I will be traveling west on I-10. No bagels on board. These were the last batch in NY. Need to get settled in before I attempt to recreate the magic! Thanks for the kind words. With the long retard and minuscule amount of yeast these are almost as digestible as wild yeast!
In 4 quarts of good quality tap water (I like NYC water) add two Tbs. of barley malt syrup. Bring to a rolling boil. Skim off the foam on top and add 1/2 tsp. baking soda. You are now ready for the bagel pre-boil.
I feel like the pictorial record of my bakes could be useful to others attempting the same or similar formulas.
Double batch, looks like a peach!
I worked through dinner last night and haven't eaten yet this morning. Your bagels look so good I have to drive to the bagel shop now. Or here's a thought... If I start driving east and you start driving west (with your bagels, of course), maybe we'll meet before they get stale? Nice work on these. –AG
Funny. In two weeks I will be traveling west on I-10. No bagels on board. These were the last batch in NY. Need to get settled in before I attempt to recreate the magic! Thanks for the kind words. With the long retard and minuscule amount of yeast these are almost as digestible as wild yeast!
Can I ask what recipe did you use? Mine have not risen very well and it is still a work in progress.
Great job. What did you use for their bath?
In 4 quarts of good quality tap water (I like NYC water) add two Tbs. of barley malt syrup. Bring to a rolling boil. Skim off the foam on top and add 1/2 tsp. baking soda. You are now ready for the bagel pre-boil.
Excellent sesame bagels Will, my favourite type of bagel.
Benny
I am quite happy with my newfound bagel-making prowess! Smile...
HAPPY NEW YEAR ONE AND ALL!