RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE MONTREAL-STYLE BAGEL FROM CANADA

The Montreal-style Bagel is a type of bagel traditionally made in the city of Montreal, Canada. It is characterized by being denser, sweeter and less spongy than typical American bagels. These bagels are boiled in water with honey before being baked, which gives them their characteristic texture and flavor.

Montreal-Style Bagel Ingredients

3 cups of wheat flour

1 cup of warm water

1/4 cup sugar

1 tablespoon active dry yeast

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 tablespoon honey

1 beaten egg to decorate

Sesame or poppy seeds to decorate (optional)

Preparation of Montreal-style Bagel step by step

In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

Add the sugar, honey and oil to the bowl with the yeast and mix well.

Little by little, add the flour and knead the mixture until you obtain a soft and elastic dough.

Divide the dough into small portions and shape the bagels with a hole in the center.

Cover the bagels with a clean cloth and let them rest for 30 minutes.

In a large pot, boil water with honey. Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Cook the bagels in boiling water for 1-2 minutes on each side, then place them on a baking sheet.

Brush the bagels with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired.

Bake the bagels for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Let cool before enjoying your Montreal-style bagels.