10/03/2026
OVERNIGHT CLASSIC BAGELS
Soft, chewy, golden, and full of that classic bagel flavor! The secret? No long rise before refrigeration. Shape them and let them develop overnight in the fridge. ❤️
🥯 Ingredients
• 10 cups of bread flour
• 2 tsp active dry yeast
• 4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp date syrup
• 600g warm water
• Cornmeal for the tray
For boiling:
• Water
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp baking soda
👩🏽🍳 Method
1️⃣ Mix warm water, yeast & date syrup. Rest 10 min.
2️⃣ Combine flour + salt, then add yeast mixture.
3️⃣ Knead 10 min until smooth and firm.
4️⃣ Don’t let the dough rise! Divide into 16 pieces and shape your bagels.
5️⃣ Place on a cornmeal-dusted parchment-lined tray. Cover tightly.
6️⃣ Refrigerate 8–12 hours overnight. ❄️
7️⃣ Next morning, let them sit 60-90 min until slightly puffy.
8️⃣ Boil in water with honey + baking soda, 45 sec per side.
9️⃣ Add your favorite toppings.
🔟 Bake at 425°F/220°C for 20-25 min.
1️⃣1️⃣ Cool before slicing.
✨ The secret to that classic chewy texture: firm dough + overnight refrigeration + don’t over-proof!
