SAME DAY BAKE SOURDOUGH BAGELS

I love bagels

I love its soft but chewy texture

I like it plain

while most people like it with seeded toppings

and yet others prefer the fruity interior

All of us like it with a spread

of either cheese, butter or marmalade

I wish to express my special thanks to Nelson Mansfield's invitation

to join the Event

Sourdough Bagels for 

The Power Of Sourdough Worldwide

on 1 Oct 2017

I am submitting this for the Event.

If you are interested, this is the recipe he provided:

Same Day Bake Sourdough Bagels

350g Bread flour

120g cold milk

16g soft brown sugar/malt

10g (1 2/3 tsp) salt

300g active 100%-hydration sourdough starter

1 Tbsp baking soda

1 Tbsp malt

1. combine starter, milk, flour, sugar and salt in a bowl of a stand mixer

2. mix on medium speed until dough is smooth & strong

3. tip dough onto unfloured counter & work a few turns by hand

4. form dough into a smooth ball, cover & leave aside for 30min

5. divide dough into 8 balls of 100g each, allow to rest for 10min

6. shape balls in bagels & leave on semolina dusted parchment lined tray

7. slip the tray into a plastic bag & allow to rise for 2-4 hours at room temperature

8. when the bagels feel a bit puffy, chuck into fridge for easy handling later

9. preheat oven to 190'C & bring water with baking soda & malt added, to a rolling boil

10. remove bagels from fridge & dust off semolina from its bottom

11. drop bagels (one or 2 at a time) into boiling water for 20 sec, flip over 1/2 way

12. remove bagels with a slotted spatula & drain on rack for 30sec

13. place on semolina dusted, parchment lined baking tray

14. bake for 16min, half way through open oven door to let out steam