You Will Nevvverrrr BUY Another Bagel From the Store!
Bagel Bliss: The “Roll With It” Dough Remix
Who says one dough can only do one thing? If you’ve already fallen in love with my Roll With It cinnamon roll recipe, here’s a little secret — that same dreamy, honey-kissed dough makes the best homemade bagels. Soft on the inside, perfectly chewy on the outside, and endlessly customizable.
The Dough
Start just like before:
Step 1: The Starter
Mix together:
3 cups of flour
1 tablespoon of yeast
2–3 tablespoons of honey
2 cups warm water
Stir until it looks like pancake batter. Let it rise for 2 hours.
Step 2: The Dough Ball
Add in:
4 cups of flour
1 tablespoon of yeast
1 teaspoon of salt
1/3 cup of honey
Mix into a sticky dough (yes, it’ll be messy — just roll with it). Form into a ball, cover, and let it rise for another 2 hours.
Shape the Bagels
Once the dough is ready, divide it into pieces and shape them into bagels — round with a hole in the center. Let them rise for about 30 minutes on a lightly floured surface.
Boil for That Chewy Bite
Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil and add 2 tablespoons of baking soda. Boil each bagel for about 1 minute per side. This step gives them that signature chewy crust once baked.
Bake Until Golden
Place your boiled bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet and top them however your heart desires. Bake at 375°F until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
Topping Inspiration
Here’s where the fun begins — mix and match your toppings or create your own signature combo!
🧀 Cheddar Garlic Mozzarella Melt: Shredded cheddar, a brush of garlic butter, parsley, and a slice of mozzarella.
🧂 Everything Bagel: Because, of course.
🌸 Sweet Morning Crunch: Oats, brown sugar, and melted butter.
🌶️ Spicy Jalapeño Cheddar: A few jalapeño slices with sharp cheddar.
🧄 Parmesan Herb Glow-Up: Butter, Italian herbs, and a sprinkle of parmesan.
🍯 Honey Butter Bliss: Brush warm bagels with honey butter for a sweet finish.
Final Thoughts
These bagels are a perfect way to remix your Roll With It dough — simple, golden, and endlessly customizable. Whether you go savory, sweet, or somewhere in between, one thing’s for sure: when you bake your own bagels, you’ll never look at the store-bought kind the same way again.
So grab that dough, preheat the oven, and let’s roll with it… again.
