Once the dough has risen, it's time to roll out the bagels. Start by dividing the dough into 3-ounce portions. Then, roll each piece of dough on a floured work surface into an 8-inch-long rope.
How to roll out bagels —
Once the dough has risen, it's time to roll out the bagels. Start by dividing the dough into 3-ounce portions. Then, roll each piece of dough on a floured work surface into an 8-inch-long rope.
Sarah LeTrent/CNN
Wrap the rope around three fingers to form a circle and create a hole about 2 inches wide.
How to roll out bagels —
Wrap the rope around three fingers to form a circle and create a hole about 2 inches wide.
Sarah LeTrent/CNN
Press to join the ends so the bagel retains its signature shape.
How to roll out bagels —
Press to join the ends so the bagel retains its signature shape.
Sarah LeTrent/CNN
Press where the two ends were connected onto the work surface, rolling it back and forth a few times to ensure a proper seal.
How to roll out bagels —
Press where the two ends were connected onto the work surface, rolling it back and forth a few times to ensure a proper seal.
Sarah LeTrent/CNN
Place the bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet or wooden board. Cover the shaped bagels with a clean, damp towel so that they don't dry out while you roll out the rest of the dough. If using a wooden proofing board, dust it with cornmeal.
How to roll out bagels —
Place the bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet or wooden board. Cover the shaped bagels with a clean, damp towel so that they don't dry out while you roll out the rest of the dough. If using a wooden proofing board, dust it with cornmeal.
Sarah LeTrent/CNN
Boiling bagels prior to baking helps achieve a dense, chewy texture.
How to roll out bagels —
Boiling bagels prior to baking helps achieve a dense, chewy texture.
Sarah LeTrent/CNN
After boiling, the bagels are baked in a 400 degrees oven on one side for 5-10 minutes. Flip the bagels and cook for another 20-25 minutes until the bagels are a golden brown.
How to roll out bagels —
After boiling, the bagels are baked in a 400 degrees oven on one side for 5-10 minutes. Flip the bagels and cook for another 20-25 minutes until the bagels are a golden brown.
Sarah LeTrent/CNN
After cooling, the finished product is ready for lox and a schmear. (Or bacon, egg and cheese depending on your state of mind.)
How to roll out bagels —
After cooling, the finished product is ready for lox and a schmear. (Or bacon, egg and cheese depending on your state of mind.)
Sarah LeTrent/CNN