Homemade Montreal-Style Bagels - Bake at Home | CulinaryCreationss

Name: Homemade Montreal-Style Bagels - Bake at Home | CulinaryCreationss
Ingredients: For the Dough:; High-protein bread flour: 500g (about 4 cups), essential for that signature chew.; Warm water: 200g (about ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon), between 105-115°F (40-46°C).; Instant or active dry yeast: 7g (2 ¼ teaspoons).; Granulated sugar: 10g (2 teaspoons), just a touch for yeast activation and browning.; Liquid honey: 60g (¼ cup), for sweetness, flavor, and crust browning.; Barley malt syrup (optional but recommended): 15g (1 tablespoon). This is an authenticity booster! If unavailable, you can substitute with more honey or skip.; Large egg: 1 whole egg.; Large egg yolk: 1 yolk, for extra richness and color.; Neutral oil (like canola or vegetable): 15g (1 tablespoon).; Fine sea salt: 5g (1 teaspoon). We use a bit less than a typical New York bagel recipe to honor the Montreal tradition.; For the Honey Water Bath:; Water: 2 liters (about 8 ½ cups).; Liquid honey: 120g (½ cup).; Barley malt syrup (optional): 30g (2 tablespoons). Adds more depth, color, and chew.; For the Toppings:; White sesame seeds: About ½ cup.; Black poppy seeds: About ½ cup.; Optional "all dressed" or "everything" bagel blend: About ½ cup. (Remember, toppings are just toppings—no second base recipe here!)

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Ingredients

For the Dough:
High-protein bread flour: 500g (about 4 cups), essential for that signature chew.
Warm water: 200g (about ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon), between 105-115°F (40-46°C).
Instant or active dry yeast: 7g (2 ¼ teaspoons).
Granulated sugar: 10g (2 teaspoons), just a touch for yeast activation and browning.
Liquid honey: 60g (¼ cup), for sweetness, flavor, and crust browning.
Barley malt syrup (optional but recommended): 15g (1 tablespoon). This is an authenticity booster! If unavailable, you can substitute with more honey or skip.
Large egg: 1 whole egg.
Large egg yolk: 1 yolk, for extra richness and color.
Neutral oil (like canola or vegetable): 15g (1 tablespoon).
Fine sea salt: 5g (1 teaspoon). We use a bit less than a typical New York bagel recipe to honor the Montreal tradition.
For the Honey Water Bath:
Water: 2 liters (about 8 ½ cups).
Liquid honey: 120g (½ cup).
Barley malt syrup (optional): 30g (2 tablespoons). Adds more depth, color, and chew.
For the Toppings:
White sesame seeds: About ½ cup.
Black poppy seeds: About ½ cup.
Optional "all dressed" or "everything" bagel blend: About ½ cup. (Remember, toppings are just toppings—no second base recipe here!)