Soy-Free Poppy Seed Bagels

Discover the joy of homemade bread with our Soy-Free Poppy Seed Bagels, a perfect recipe crafted for those seeking classic bagel flavor without soy-based ingredients. These golden, chewy bagels are made from simple pantry staples like bread flour, honey, and poppy seeds, offering a satisfying texture and nutty, aromatic topping. The recipe guides you through traditional bagel-making techniques, from kneading the dough to the essential boiling step that creates their signature crust. With a total prep and cook time of under 2.5 hours, this recipe is ideal for weekend baking projects or brunch spreads. Serve these freshly baked bagels with your favorite spreads, smoked salmon, or enjoy them plain—they’re a versatile, homemade delight sure to impress your family and friends.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:120 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:145 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups Bread flour
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 1.25 cups Warm water
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.25 cup Poppy seeds
• 1 large Egg white
• 10 cups Water (for boiling)
• 2 tablespoons Baking soda

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar in 1.25 cups of warm water. Let it sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and honey. Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.

Step 3

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Lightly grease a large bowl with oil, place the dough in the bowl, and turn it to coat. Cover the bowl with a damp towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm area until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Step 5

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a round ball.

Step 6

Working with one piece at a time, poke a hole through the center of each ball with your thumb, stretching it slightly to create a 1-inch hole.

Step 7

Place formed bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover lightly with a towel, and let them rest for 15 minutes.

Step 8

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 9

Bring 10 cups of water to a boil in a large pot, and add baking soda. Carefully lower bagels into the water, 2-3 at a time, boiling for 1 minute on each side.

Step 10

Using a slotted spoon, remove the bagels from the water and transfer them back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 11

Beat the egg white in a small bowl, then brush each bagel with it. Sprinkle generously with poppy seeds.

Step 12

Bake the bagels in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Step 13

Allow bagels to cool on a wire rack before serving them fresh.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3343.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2111.8

Total Fat 15.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 12347.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 430.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 44.5g
Protein 69.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 338.1mg	0%
Iron 24.2mg	0%
Potassium 834.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 6.5%

Protein: 13.0%

Carbs: 80.5%