Sep 30, 2009

at last...

My most favorite bread is 'Hard Bagel'.
I tried to bake it a few times before, but those are not really successful.



Since I'm learning baking, I should to try bake it again, I thought.
Refer the recipes from [Cookpad] and [Cuoca].



* Bread flour (used Haru yo koi)...250g
* Instant Dry Yeast...1/2 tsp
* Sugar...1 tbsp
* Salt...1/2 tsp
* Water (about 40 degrees)...140cc



Bagel is very lean bread and use less water than normal bread.
Just concentrate for Kneading, Knead, Knead knead knead for 15 mins or more...

After finish kneading, make 4 portions and take 15 mins for bench time.
Make bagel shape and then 1 st proofing for 35 - 45 mins in 35 - 40 degrees.

And then boil both side for 30 - 40 secs each, pre-heat oven 210 degrees and then bake it for 25 mins (my microwave oven. baking time and temperature may differ)


And then,


Complete baking,


Come out...




Plain and Green tea flavour. first time to bake such nice looks too!!



BAGELS!!!!!




This is the nicest bagels I baked ever!!!





Out side is crusty and inside is chewy.
Not to soft, need to use ur jaws well =P




Felt sooooooooooo happy!!!






I can't wait to bake it again soon =)




recipe refered from :
Cookpad - cooking recipe community
cookpad.com
Cuoca - everything about baking & cooking
www.cuoca.com