Ken and I love bagels anytime!! Amber is a big fan of cream cheese and smoked salmon. My favorite ones of all are Homemade Everything Bagels. Warm out of the oven, there is nothing better!! I love the salty, flavorful topping. Wow, just thinking of these again has my mouth watering!!
Bagels are traditionally Jewish bread that is shaped into a ring. They are first boiled and then baked. This is not hard to do but quite simple really. They have been around for hundreds of years!
Join in the bagel craze and make some yourself. You don’t have to travel to New York to get a great bagel, although they are pretty darn fabulous there! You will become a master at them in no time.
How To Make Bagels
Ken has made bagels a few times using the same recipe from Epicurious. It is a great bagel recipe and we love to try different things with this fabulous standard bagel. Ken has made Sundried Tomato Asiago Bagels and also Homemade Truffle Salt Bagels.
As I speak for Ken but I know I am right, they are not difficult to make. Just need some forward-thinking and planning that is all.
Have you ever had a really good bagel? I don’t mean grocery store bagels but ones that are made right. They should be firm, dense, but yet spongy with a chewy texture and the flavor should take you to another place.
This is what I am talking about with this bagel. Put some love into them as Ken does and you will so be rewarded!!
Look at how stunning this bagel is!! Slightly misshapen but that gives it that homemade artisanal look. I personally want to reach through and grab one again. I will have to get Ken on making me some very soon. Oh, how I love these bagels!
The Recipe

Homemade Everything Bagels
This Homemade Everything Bagel has all the flavor you will want and that lovely chewy texture you have with a really good bagel!!
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. instant yeast
- 1½ tsp. salt
- 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. lukewarm water (about 95F or 35C)
- 3½ cups unbleached flour
- 2-2½ Tbsp. sundried tomatoes, chopped
- ⅓ cup Asiago, grated
- Poaching Liquid
- 2-3 quarts of water
- 1½ Tbsp. honey
- 1 Tbsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. salt
Topping
- 1 Tbsp. poppy seeds
- 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds (you can buy these already toasted)
- 1/2 Tbsp. dried onion flakes
- 1 Tbsp. dried garlic flakes or 1/2 Tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp Kosher salt, or to taste
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- Egg Wash, one egg with 1 tsp. water
Instructions
- Go to Epicurious for their bagel recipe for the instructions on how to make the bagels.
- Mix the topping together and just before baking, egg wash the bagels and sprinkle on the topping generously.
- Again follow the instructions at Epicurious.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 279Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 1517mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 3gSugar: 7gProtein: 10g
Recipe calculation was provided by Nutritionix and is estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.

Comments & Reviews
Stacie says
OMG, yes! I love bagels. I love them way more than I should. These look tastier AND far cheaper than buying them from the store all the time.
Jennifer says
These look absolutely divine! My husband loves everything bagels, but I never thought to make them from scratch. I’m going to have to try these!
Colleen says
All I need is this recipe and a tub of cream cheese, and I’m set. Those look so seriously delicious.
Melissa Ann says
This sure beats buying “everything” bagels! Plus, you have more knowledge of what’s going into your mouth. These look delicious!
Chelley Martinka says
How have I never thought to make my own bagels?? These look delish! My hubby LOVES everything bagels- I think I am going to make them this weekend for him!
Dawn Lopez says
I’ve honestly never thought about making my own bagels homemade before. This recipe sounds totally delicious and I think it would be fun to try out.
Lisa B says
I’ve never tried making my own Bagels before. This recipe looks so delicious I will have to get the ingredients I need to make some this weekend. I am sure they are going to be a huge hit in my house.
Cyn Gagen says
You know I’ve made pretzels before but never bagels. I really need to give this a try!
Kristin says
Oh yum!! I totally want to try this!!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
I really love bagels! And homemade bagel is the best!
Allison Cooper says
I absolutely love bagels, but have never tried to make them on my own. Everything is my favorite flavor, too – maybe I need to finally give it a try!
Sarah says
Those look yummy! I love everything bagels, they are my favorite. I’m going to have try making these. My kids would be impressed!