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I have tried to make bagels twice now and they taste great but the appearance isn't what I expect. I use a basic bread dough recipe (doubled) and after the first rise I shape my loaf and various rolls since they need a longer rise, and then I shape the bagels. I am usually cooking the loaf and assorted items first.
I add some sugar to the boiling water and they seem to come out rather bumpy and pasty looking after their swim. I wash with egg yolk and bake at 400-425 farenheit for 20-25 minutes depending on their size. I just can't seem to get rid of the bumpy/pasty look. They don't brown or get that tight outer skin. The loaf I cook and the cheese/bacon ring turned out beautiful so I don't think it is the dough but the process.
The only thing I can think of is when I steam the oven for the loaf and rolls is it still too moist for the bagels? Does anyone have any ideas of what I am missing or doing wrong?
Thanks for any help you can offer,
Ceashels
I add some sugar to the boiling water and they seem to come out rather bumpy and pasty looking after their swim. I wash with egg yolk and bake at 400-425 farenheit for 20-25 minutes depending on their size. I just can't seem to get rid of the bumpy/pasty look. They don't brown or get that tight outer skin. The loaf I cook and the cheese/bacon ring turned out beautiful so I don't think it is the dough but the process.
The only thing I can think of is when I steam the oven for the loaf and rolls is it still too moist for the bagels? Does anyone have any ideas of what I am missing or doing wrong?
Thanks for any help you can offer,
Ceashels