These Broke My Expectations | Sourdough Bagels at Home

There is nothing more elite than a chewy, glossy, bakery-style bagel made with sourdough discard. These sourdough bagels are soft on the inside, perfectly golden on the outside, and dangerously better than anything you can buy at the store. If you’ve been looking for an easy sourdough discard recipe that actually feels luxury and indulgent, this is the one. No complicated tools, no fussy techniques—just incredible homemade bagels that will change your breakfast forever. Perfect for sweet or savory toppings, meal prep, or the most aesthetic brunch spread. Save this recipe and make them this weekend—you’ll never look at store-bought bagels the same way again. 🥯 INGREDIENTS- Dough: 592 g bread flour 42 g granulated sugar 3 g instant yeast 12 g kosher salt 200 g sourdough discard 283 g warm water For Topping: 1 egg white (for egg wash) 15 g water (for egg wash) Optional toppings (everything bagel, sesame, poppy seeds, flaky salt, etc.) Bake for 18-22 minutes at 425 degrees