Time to pull out that bread machine and make delicious homemade Bread Machine Bagels.
Do you have a bread machine that you haven't used in a while? Its time to dig it out and make some homemade bagels. Amazing when they are warm and fresh from the oven with a pat of butter. Using your bread machine makes easy work to create bagels that are soft and chewy at the same time.
The bread machine is so convenient and it is surprisingly easy to to use in making the perfect bagel dough. Some more great recipes using your bread machine are Bread Machine Pretzels or Bread Machine Donuts.
Bread Machine Bagels
Making fresh homemade bagels is so easy using a bread machine.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 teaspoon bread machine yeast
- 1 egg for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
Instructions
- Place first 5l ingredients in order listed into bread machine pan.
- Do not mix!
- Insert baking pan securely into baking unit, close lid.
- Select dough setting on breadmaker, push start button.
- When cycle is complete, remove dough from pan and transfer to lightly floured surface.
- Divide dough into 10 -12 equal portions.
- Roll into balls, then using thumbs make a hole in the center of each ball, working dough until hole is about 1 inch.
- Place on a greased baking sheet.
- Grease top of each bagel with soft butter. Cover with wax paper and dry towel, let rise for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring 3 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon sugar to a boil.
- Reduce heat, lower bagels into water, as many as can fit
- Simmer 1-2 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towel, then, place on greased baking sheet.
- Brush lightly with egg wash. Prepare egg wash by whisking together 1egg and 1 tbsp. water.
- Bake 400º F for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 241mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 25IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.4mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Be sure to follow me and get my latest recipes on Pinterest, Instagram Facebook and Twitter.
Your support of my blog is greatly appreciated!
Kendall says
This sounds amazing! I'm just very partial to onion bagels probably because of my half-Jewish side. How do I make this recipe into an onion bagel recipe?
Laureen King says
Hi, I would just pan fry some chopped onions until they are translucent and then top the bagels with them before baking.
Shannon says
Probably dried onions.
Becca says
You could try everything bagel seasoning on top. That's what I did.
Dagmar VonBernewitz says
I used the everything bagel seasoning also - and I added a little bit of coarse salt too.They came out delicious !
Alison at NOVA Frugal Family says
So excited to try these bagels. I have seen so many recipes and I would much rather let the bread machine do the work. I can't wait to try these. Might even try to do cinnamon raisin too. YUMMM!! Totally trying these 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Laureen King says
Alison, the bread machine makes it so easy! Cinnamon raisin, YUM!
Martha says
Can you use all purpose flour for this recipe?
Laureen King says
I have used all purpose flour and it seems to work just fine.
Heather says
Have you tried making a gluten free version for the bread machine?
Laureen King says
No I haven't, but I'm sure it works just great.
Amber says
Instead of putting them on a greased pan, can you use a silicone baking mat? Or would that not work?
Laureen King says
Hi Amber, I would think a silicon baking mat would work
Alaina says
Hi there, what size bread machine is this for?
I have the smaller 1 to 1-1/2 machine.
Laureen King says
Hi Alaina, this recipe is for a regular size bread maker.
debbie says
Do you have a recipe for pretzel bagels in a bread machine?
Laureen King says
Hi Debbie, I do have a recipe and I will try to get it posted to my blog soon.
Mirando says
You said use the dough setting . my machine also has a bagel dough setting. Which do you mean? I used daugb is that ok?
Laureen King says
If your machine has a bagel dough setting that is what I would use.
Mirando says
Thank you but to late I followed your steps. They taste good but a little harder than I was hoping. I baked at 400 and they were done in less than 20 min. I think maybe lower temp with longer time. I an guess here.
Teresa says
I’ve tried many times to make a good bagel but yetthey usually turn out bready. Can you help me? Also When is best time to add cranberries, raisins etc. in the dough before baking?
Laureen King says
Hi Teresa, did you try this recipe? I don't really have another bagel recipe I've made. Also the cranberries or raisins would go into the bread machine with all the other ingredients.
Larry Shertzer says
Mine taste great but they didn't raise. Any suggestions yeast was good,waited till machine turned off,covered with wax paper and towel.
Laureen King says
Hi Larry, boy thats a tough one to figure out, usually it is a problem with the yeast. Did you remove dough as soon as dough cycle was complete and form the bagels, top with soften butter, then cover to raise? Another thing that can sometimes cause dough not to rise is room where dough is rising is too cool. Sorry I'm not able to help you more.
Lauren Maiden-Aery says
Set your oven to the lowest temp and shut off when ready. Add a shallow ovensafe dish with warm water to the bottom and then place bagels to rise. Might have to watch more closely or leave the door cracked but that could solve rising problems. My house is drafty.
Rose says
Usually you would do a baking soda and water dip...how is the sugar differs in taste
Vicki says
Baked for 20 mins exactly as written and they were perfect!
Laureen King says
Terrific Vicki!
Natalie says
How would I adjust the time for mini bagels? Perhaps half the regular size? Thanks for the great recipe!
Laureen King says
Hey Natalie, the only thing that would change is the baking time may be slightly less.
Valerie says
Can I use whole wheat bread flour instead of white bread flour? And do I change the amount of yeast
Laureen King says
Hi Valerie, I think I would just use a whole wheat bread maker recipe for the dough, making the bagel should stay the same as this recipe.
judy says
Can I make cinnamon and raisin what to do .thanks judy
Laureen King says
Hi Judy, I'm sure adding about a 1 1/2 tsp of cinnamon and about a cup of raisins to the recipe should work.
Tricia says
Is the egg wash necessary or is there an a vegan alternative?
Laureen King says
Hi Tricia, the egg wash is not necessary, but the bagels will not have the shiny more crusty top.
Sheila says
When I take mine out of the hot water I dip one side in corn meal and place on cooling rack. Then a sprinkle over a combination of poppy seeds, sesame seeds and dried onion flakes which stick well on the hot wet dough. I have also made choc chip which I knead into slightly cooled dough fresh out of the bread maker. I bake on a corn meal covered oven stone. This is a fantastic recipe.
Laureen King says
Thanks for those great tips Sheila!
Gary says
Wow, can't wait to try this! I have to drive a long way to the bagel shop and when I get there, often they are sold out of the plain bagels (my favorite). Just dug the old bread machine out of the basement. Have to go buy some yeast. Thanks.
Laureen King says
Hey Gary, a great reason to pull out the old bread maker! Enjoy.
Shay says
I’ve made these twice now, they never look very good (my fault) but they taste amazing. I usually make plain, parmigiana and everything.
Laureen King says
Thank you Shay, it does take a bit of practice making into pretzels shapes.
Natalie says
Turned out great! They were so easy to make thanks for the amazing recipe!
Janice says
Do you know what I need to make "Everything" bagels?
Laureen King says
Hi Janice, I would make recipe as is and after brushing the top sprinkle with a combination of sesame seeds, poppyseeds, onion flakes and garlic flakes and bit of course salt.
Melissa says
The first step says to place all ingredients into pan. The another step say to brush the bagels with the egg wash. So do we put the egg wash in the bread machine or leave it out to brush the bagels with.
Laureen King says
Hi Melissa, I have clarified the recipe. The 1st 5 ingredients go into the bread machine. Egg is for brushing on before baking.
Patricia M Shanley says
Loved this. Thank you!! I have made a few versions of bagels. The bread machine is fantastic. So much time saved. I did two batches. I boiled one with sugar for 2 minutes on each side and added cinnamon to that one. I did the other batch with baking soda for only 1 minute (I like "fluffier" bagels) and added sesame seeds to that one. So GOOD!!
Laureen King says
Wonderful Patricia, thanks for taking the time to comment.
Martha says
Do you have a recipe nt using a bread machine? I don't have one.
Laureen King says
Hi Martha, sorry I don't have a recipe without using the bread machine.
karen smith says
Water temp? My bagels tasted great but did not rise
Laureen King says
Hi Karen, usually if dough doesn't rise it is because you yeast is not fresh.
Jessica says
What temp should the water be?
Laureen King says
Jessia, just room temperature.
Doreen H says
I always have my liquid for any yeast recipe between 110 & 120.
Terry says
Made bagels for the first time using this recipe. Yes I made a few mistakes in the shaping and cooking. (I handled the dough too much in shaping; and too much time passed between boiling and baking.) But Let me tell you how wonderful they tasted! Crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside! Did I mention how fabulous they tasted? This recipe is my new obsession!
Laureen King says
that is awesome Terry, thanks for commenting.
Lisa Everett says
I am looking for a rye-pumpernickel bagel recipe. Do you know of one. I have made Black Russian Bagels but like the mixture of both the rye and pumpernickel.
Laureen King says
Hi Lisa, sounds like great flavours, but sorry I do not have a recipe to recommend.
Megan says
Recently tried another recipe for bread machine cinnamon buns and was so thrilled when it worked out. Gonna try your bagel recipe today but was wondering if you had tried it with whole wheat flour or any other kinds of flour
Laureen King says
Hi Megan, aren't bread machines great. I have not tried this recipe using whole wheat flour. In most bread machine recipes the ingredients for whole wheat vs all purpose flour are different.
Kim says
Do u know if I can freeze before baking? Not sure at what stage to freeze
Laureen King says
Hi Kim, I have never tried to freeze the dough, but my guess is they would not turn out.
Lynne says
Should the flour be sifted prior to measuring?
Laureen King says
No Lynne, never sift flour unless a recipe specifically says to.
Stephanje says
I tried this recipe and ended up with very sticky dough (did not look like your picture) 🙁 I live in Texas and it is usually very humid, is this why my dough did not turn out? I am definately going to try again!!
Laureen King says
Hi Stephanje, the humidity could be a problem, but I'm guessing maybe the flour was maybe not measured correctly. You didn't sift the flour before measuring??
Linda says
Best recipe ever! My bagels turned out wonderful using this recipe!
Laureen King says
Thank you Linda!
Megan says
Have you ever made this with regular all purpose flour instead of bread machine flour?
Laureen King says
I have Megan, and they turned out good, just a bit denser.
maya says
AMAZING bagels. Almost the same at from my local bagel shop, and is super easy. Can't wait to try again.
Laureen King says
Thank you Maya for taking the time to comment and rate my recipe. Glad you enjoyed it.
Zoe says
Can you freeze the dough before shaping and cooking? If so, before or after the rise?
Laureen King says
Hi Zoe, I have not tried freezing the dough, so without trying this I can't really tell you what the outcome would be.
susan says
what size bread machine please?
anxious to try both the bagels and pretzels
thank you
susan
Laureen King says
Hi Susan, I have a bread machine that makes 3 different sizes of loaves. But as you are just making the dough any size of machine should work.
Diana Vereen says
Can raisins be addeded and when?
Laureen King says
Diana, yes raisins can be added. I would put them in after adding the flour in the bread machine.
Heather Hoover says
do u have a video to show size of balls u should make them into?
Laureen King says
Hi Heather, I don't have a video, but divide the dough into 10-12 even pieces.
Julie Wilson says
what is the difference between bread machine yeast and rapid rise yeast?
Laureen King says
I have never found any difference between the two.
SCT says
I want to try to make everything bagels, does the topping get put on with the egg wash?
Laureen King says
I would brush the egg wash on and then the everything mix before the egg wash dries so it will stick.
Laureen King says
Maryann, I just stored them in a plastic ziplock bag. Without any preservatives, they won't last as long as store bought, so I only keep for a couple of days.
Kristie says
Does anyone know how I would make these into onion bagels? They are my fav but I have not been able to find them in the stores lately. Thanks!
Laureen King says
Kristie, I would try adding 1 tablespoon of dry onion flakes to the dough, or just sprinkle them on top.
Dorene says
I made these and I added 2 teaspoons of Lipton Onion soup dry mix. Turned out great!
Nicole says
I'm on my second attempt. The first one didn't rise at all and I'm certain it had to do with the water temperature when added to the machine. This time, I used room temp water and they rose slightly. I used the slightly warmed oven trick during the 30 minute rest (because I have a drafty house). They taste good but I wish they would rise a bit more. Regardless, I'm committed to find out the issue by continued testing. 😉 Overall, this is a really, really easy recipe and I appreciate you sharing it.
Laureen King says
Hi Nicole, I am wondering if your yeast is old? Are you using bread machine yeast and bread flour?
CL says
Great recipe! Thank you! I added everything seasoning to 8 and cheese to 4. I The directions were super easy to follow. I am an experienced bread maker but it was my first time making bagels.
P Elle says
I found this recipe absolutely delicious and easy To make. My husband just love Tom the bagels! Some of them guard a bit Stale after sitting awhileSo I put them in the steamer for a bit and they were absolutely fabulous
Barbara says
My second time this week making these bagels. They are delicious!
Laureen King says
Awesome Barbara, thanks for trying my recipe!
Linda says
I also had trouble getting my bagels to rise, they tasted great but didn’t rise. I have new yeast and have read through other recipes that call for much more yeast, is 1 teaspoon correct?
Laureen King says
Hi Linda, I'm not quite sure why the bagels didn't raise. Did you use bread machine flour and bread machine yeast? Also if you house is fairly cool, this can affect rising.
Linda says
That might be it, the taste was great and we ate them anyways, will try again
Renee Ryan says
Do I do the full dough cycle with the rises so the 1.5 hour cycle? Or just the short dough cycle to simple mix the ingredients, no rise at all?
Laureen King says
Hi Renee, I only have one setting on my bread machine. You would do the cycle that allows the dough to rise.
Melissa Ware says
First time bagel maker and I'm so glad I made these. Very yummy. Followed exactly as directed. Will definitely make again. Thank you for the great recipe!
Laureen King says
thank you Melissa!
Renee Ryan says
Thank you! Going to try this week 🙂
Amy says
First time I’ve ever made bagels and they turned out great! My husband and I loved them. I will be making these again soon to share with friends and family. Thank you for the recipe!
Laureen King says
Thank you Amy!!
jenn says
dough didnt rise in the machine so still shaped them and letting proof more on baking sheet instead of wasting it. fingers crossed didnt waste this ??
maybe because water wasnt warm
Laureen King says
I wonder if your yeast wasn't good, that can sometimes cause dough not to rise.
Kelsi says
Seriously the best. I’ve made this dough and added poppy seeds, dried onions, I’ve done them plain, and jalapeño cheddar and this recipe is by far the best one I’ve used!! It’s very universal. Thanks so much for sharing! ❤️❤️
Laureen King says
I bet the jalapeño cheddar tasted fantastic Kelsi.
Frances Bisaro says
I measured the ingredients and added exactly as specified in the recipe, but when the dough cycle finished the dough was hard and crusty on the outside. Do I need to add a bit more liquid?
Laureen King says
That is weird if you had your machine on dough cycle. Did you remove the dough as soon as dough cycle was complete?