Wanted to bake these Jerusalem Bagels. Seems a bit easier than bagels or pretzels since does not put in boiling water. The bagels are usually a little elongated but you can make any shape you wish. The bagels are slightly sweet and great with hummus.
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Ingredients
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- 500g flour (450g if using starter)
- 100g starter (optional)
- 1T yeast (reduce by 1/2 if using active sourdough)
- 3T sugar
- 1T salt
- 360ml water (310ml if using starter)
- 3T olive oil
- 1c sesame seeds
Steps
Dough
- if using sourdough make sure to reduce the flour/water equally
- mix flour, yeast, sugar, salt
- add water, olive oil
- mix for 6-7m in mixer
- add more flour if too wet or can add more oil for too dry
- cover and let rise for 45m
- can put in fridge if making ahead for 1-2 days
shaping and baking
- knead and divide into 6 pieces
- poke hole and stretch into elongated circle
- dip in cold water then coat with esame seeds
- can sprinkle extra seasme seeds
- cover let rise for 20m while preheating oven
- bake 15-20m at 375
- raise to 425, bake another 10-15m until turn slightly golden and dark
