These easy overnight sourdough bagels are going to be your new go-to! They're quick to throw together at night and let rest and then you cook them in the morning. I mean who doesn't love a delicious hearty bagel? But these bagels won't leave you feeling weighed down because of the incredible nutritional benefits of sourdough, which I tell you more about below. They're soft yet chewy and customizable for whatever toppings you like. Enjoy!
Feed Starter:
0 Feed your sourdough starter about 6-12 hours before you plan to use it. It's usually ready earlier in the summer than winter. I always do equal parts so I'll typically have 50g of starter in my jar and feed it 50g of all-purpose flour & 50g of filtered water. I usually feed mine the night before and then start the process in the morning.
To make the dough:
4 In a stand mixer, add in all the dough ingredients. Mix until things are mostly incorporated but still shaggy. You can use a dough hook, wooden spoon, or your hands. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
5 Then you're going to knead your dough. You can use your hands and knead for 6-7 minutes on the counter or for 5 minutes on low in the stand mixer. I used the stand mixer. Sometimes the temperature can affect the stickiness of the dough so if it's sticking to the sides, sprinkle in a little more flour and let it mix until it no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl.
6 When it's done, form the dough into a ball. Cover the bowl with a shower cap or plastic wrap and let it rest for 10-12 hours or overnight.
To bake the bagels:
7 In the morning, or after the rest period, pour the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Cut it into 8 balls. Take each piece and form into a little ball. Then poke a hole through each dough bagel to make a bagel shape. Let them rest on a baking sheet for 30 minutes.
9 Preheat the oven to 425F degrees. Meanwhile, boil a large pot of water with 1 tbsp brown sugar or white. You want the water deep enough for the bagels to boil on both sides.
10 When the pot is boiling, add in the bagels and boil on each side for 2-3 minutes. Make sure you don't overcrowd the pot.
11 Then remove the bagel from the pan and place on a sheet pan. Top with any toppings you prefer: everything seasoning, sesame seed, sea salt, cinnamon + sugar, etc.
12 Bake them in the oven for 22-25 minutes until golden brown on top and done.
13 Slice and enjoy with your favorite toppings!
To make them cinnamon crunch:
15 Brush the bagels with melted butter before putting them in the oven. In a small bowl, mix together the sugars and cinnamon. Sprinkle them on the bagels before baking. Continue and enjoy!
