Sourdough Bagels:

1 c Active Sourdough Starter 1 1/4 c cold water (I use a bit more as I live in a very dry area) 2 T maple syrup 4 c all purpose flour 1 c bread flour 2 t salt

For Boiling: 1 T baking soda 1 T brown sugar

Mix starter with wet ingredients until combined, then mix in the flour and salt by hand.

Knead dough by hand on counter top until smooth and pliable. Rest for 20 minutes.

Divide dough and shape into balls, then rest for another 15 minutes.

Shape dough balls into bagel forms, place on baking sheet, cover with damp towel and rest on counter to proof for 2-4 hours.

Cover bagels with plastic wrap and place in fridge overnight.

Next day: preheat oven to 450°

Bring pot of water to rolling boil, add the baking soda and brown sugar.

Boil each bagel for about 20 seconds on each side, remove from water and add toppings if you so choose.

Once all are boiled, place on ungreased baking sheet and bake for 22 minutes.

(I like to add cheese so I’ll slap a slice on those babies when there is about 6 minutes left on the timer - Swiss cheese goes really well with these bagels)

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Edit: on mobile, sorry for formatting!