New York Bialy: First Cousin to a Bagel Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour and 35 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of New York with this unique recipe for New York Bialy, a close relative to the beloved bagel. Discover the perfect balance of softness and crunch in every bite!
Recipe Category:
Yeast Breads
Keywords:
Breads, Lunch/Snacks, European, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 190.5
- Fat Content: 2.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 17.6mg
- Sodium Content: 590.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 36.3g
- Fiber Content: 1.8g
- Sugar Content: 2.5g
- Protein Content: 5.8g
Recipe Yield:
12 Bialys
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Active dry yeast |
| 1 1/2 | Warm water |
| 5 | Sugar |
| 4-5 | White flour |
| 1 | Kosher salt |
| 1-2 | Cornmeal |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 1/2 | Poppy seeds |
| 1 | Canola oil |
| 1 | Egg |
| 2 | Water |
| NA | Salt |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast until the yeast has dissolved.
- Stir in approximately 1 tablespoon of kosher salt and around 2 1/2 cups of white flour until a soft dough forms.
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Knead the Dough:
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface or use a dough hook in your mixer for kneading.
- Knead the dough by hand for 8-10 minutes or with a dough hook for about 6 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, incorporating additional flour as needed.
- Cover the dough with a clean cloth and set it aside to rise until it doubles in size. This can be done in a warm place, such as in an oven with the light on.
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Prepare the Baking Sheets:
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and sprinkle them with cornmeal.
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Prepare the Toppings:
- Combine finely chopped onions, poppy seeds, and canola oil in a bowl.
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Egg Wash:
- In another bowl, whisk together an egg and 2 tablespoons of water to create an egg wash.
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Shape and Rest the Dough:
- Once the dough has risen and doubled in size, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
- Allow the dough pieces to rest for about 10 minutes.
- Roll or stretch each piece into a 4-5 inch oval shape and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
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Assemble the Bialys:
- Brush each bialy with the egg wash mixture.
- Sprinkle each bialy generously with the onion, poppy seed, and oil mixture (about a heaping tablespoonful on each).
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Final Rise:
- Cover the assembled bialys with a floured tea towel and let them rise until they appear puffy, approximately 30-40 minutes.
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Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Once preheated, reduce the heat to 425°F (220°C) and bake the bialys for 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Allow the freshly baked bialys to cool slightly before serving.
- Enjoy the delicious flavors and textures of these New York-inspired treats!
Indulge in the authentic taste of New York with these homemade bialys, a delightful alternative to traditional bagels. With a soft, chewy interior and a crispy, flavorful crust, these bialys are sure to become a favorite for breakfast, lunch, or anytime snacking. Prepare a batch today and share the love of good food with family and friends!
