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San Francisco Style Bagels

By Chef John • Bagels • Cuisine?
4.63 Prep: 30m Cook: 30m
Ingredients:
  • 1 pound bread flour, divided in half
  • 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 ¼ cups warm water
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon cornmeal, or as needed
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, or more if desired
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025