Vegan Bagels with Seed Toppings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp rice malt syrup
- 400ml lukewarm water
- 800g strong white or wholemeal bread flour
- 7g fast action yeast
- 2 tsp fine salt
- olive oil for greasing and brushing
- 1 tbsp baking soda
Toppings
- sesame seeds
- pumpkin seeds
- sunflower seeds
Preparation
Start bagels the night before you want to serve them. Mix water and rice syrup in a small bowl.
Add flour, yeast and salt in a large bowl and make a well in the middle. Stir in the liquid and mix with a wooden spoon until a dough is formed. Knead for at least 15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Pop dough into a large, oiled bowl. Cover with clingfilm and leave to rise for about an hour, until doubled in size.
Line 2 cookie sheets with lightly oiled and floured greaseproof paper. Divide dough into 12 pieces and shape into balls. Make a hole in the middle using a wooden spoon, ensuring the hole is at least 3cm big as it will close slightly when the dough proves.
Gently place bagels onto prepared cookie sheet and lightly brush with oil. Cover with clingfilm and place into fridge overnight for at least 12 hours.
The next day, remove trays from the fridge and let them come to room temperature. Preheat oven to 220°C. Heat a large pot of water with baking soda until boiling.
Add bagels to the boiling water in batches, cooking for 2 minutes on each side. Place back onto the cookie sheets and bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
Remove from oven and place on wire racks to cool. Sprinkle with seeds if using and enjoy.
Storage tips
Keep well for up to 4 days in an airtight tin, or freeze for up to 3 months.
