Just made these, and my first time baking my own bagels. Followed the recipe to a Tee and they're perfection. They are chewy, crisp, and soft all at the same time! The flavour's bang on, they're not overly sweet.

I followed the directions of this recipe precisely except that I used half of the ingredients which made four in total...and WOW! I topped them with garlic (my favorite). I wish I could show you the end result. They came out beautiful...bagel store quality. THANK YOU SO MUCH for making this video! 😃

Just made them. They turned out so good. So far everything thing that I have made from this channel has turned out perfectly

I worked in a bagel shop when I was younger. My favorite topping was sesame, plain and cheese. We would boil the bagels, board them up and COVER them in Colby cheese. Since they were covered they would be a little more chewy than the others after they baked. They were the most popular. Also, pumpernickel bagels were good with cream cheese and smoked salmon . yum!!

I can’t believe I made bagels! I did it and they turned out perfect! Thank you John for your detailed directions and constant positive encouragement that you give us! YES we can do anything! Now I’m going to have a bagel!

Made these yesterday, and they came out so well. I didn't have bread flour (used APF), and the bagels still came out very tasty and good. Thanks JK for a wonderful video. Best bagels I've made and eaten thus far!

Just made these and they came out good. Simple instructions and ingredients. I used regular sugar. I did put salt in the boiling water additionally to the baking soda and sugar.

I just made this recipe and they are amazing. My first time making bagels. My husband fell in love with them. Your recipes never fail.

Wow i can’t believe, finally one recipe without eggs 👏🏻 I will definitely make these bagels 🤤

John is a magician. Every recipe that I’ve made, turns out PERFECT. This bagels were not the exception. Love love love ❤

You are simply the best! My baking game is on another level when I use your recipes. 😊

I love you. My daughter loves you. We do baking together because of YOU. Thank you!!! You're amazing. I rave about you to everyone I feed and they ask where I got my recipe. Whenever I want to make something I come to your page first to see if you have a recipe before going anywhere else. I choose you before I choose the "tasty" channel. God bless you.

i'm using your videos as a podcast right now?? i'm writing my final essay for undergrad & you're getting me through it emotionally haha love you John!

My family and I were blown away by these!! What a fantastic breakfast they made on Father’s Day. One week later, and I’m back for more! I’ll never buy store bought again. Thanks for the recipe 😊

My favorite bagel is a different kind of "everything bagel" made by a local bakery. I love strawberry cream cheese on mine, so no onion or garlic, just sesame seeds, poppy seeds and sunflower seeds. The sunflower seeds give it some extra crunchy goodness. Yum! Give it a try!😋

Thanks John! I live in south Florida and I would say add 3 more tablespoons of flour and only boil for 30 seconds on each side. Other the that fallow the recipe as is. Perfection.

OMG!! Made bagels before but I'm always open to try a new recipe. I am so glad I did. They are utterly perfect - and the inside!! Does not sit in your stomach like a lead balloon but a fluffy texture - with LOTS of salt and seeds. THANK YOU, thank you, thank you.

Just made these for the 2nd time. I keep the video up and go back and forth making sure I'm doing things right. They're awesome! And the best thing, THIS time, they actually LOOK like bagels!! On to more videos!!

Barley malt isn't that hard to find around here, you just have to go to a brewing supply store. They sell it in various grades of "malt", light to dark. It is a syrup that looks like like dark corn syrup.

"Have fun, mixer!" hahaha I love your videos! You make it look so easy!

Followed instructions and they are the BEST bagels. I even sprinkled cinnamon and raisins inside.

I started going to culinary school last year because I didn't know anything, but of course wanted to learn, and compared to recipes that I find online, yours are always perfect. That's an incredible track record! Yesterday, I made bagels based off of another person's recipe, but the dough was so wet and sticky, no matter how much flour I kneaded into it, it wouldn't develop enough gluten. Needless to say, my bagels came out deformed 😓. I should've known better and followed your version instead... So next week, I'll try again!

I've seen lots of bagel recipes and methods, but these are by far the easiest method. Thank you.

Thank you John I really enjoy your videos and recipes. Your smile and voice is the best, you make me want to cook better.

I got a kitchen aide for Christmas and used it to knead my dough. Boy was she working overtime BUT it worked beautifully. Bagels were delicious

John I’d love to see how you handle a dough that you realize isn’t wet enough. I’ve had doughs where I mix for ten minutes before realizing it isn’t working. Love the show!

Just what i was looking for.A good traditional bagel recipe.

My family loves these bagels! They didn't last 24 hours! If, like me, you only have instant yeast and think "it's close enough" and the bagels end up too tough when cooled, they're great cut in half and toasted! The blog post in the description gives tips on what to do with instant yeast, like don't bloom and have the first rise be only 20 minutes.

your recipes make cooking so comfortable and simple for me, it used to be overwhelming but now I love cooking and whenever I follow your recipes it always turns out delicious

It look like donuts the way they turn up so up lifting thank you John very good recipes God bless with your family

Thank you for actually telling us the number on the stand mixer vs. "on medium".

Your soft pretzel recipe is a go to at my house. So good.

I am making your bagels with my Grand-Children tomorrow morning. I can't wait. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

I had doubts these would be good after my dough didn’t exactly look like yours but hooraaaaaay the pesto bagels I’ve been craving for weeks are delicious! Thank you for your kindness and simplicity in your videos 💙

Just wanted to let you know we followed your recipe and have made Bagels twice now the last batch was Chive for half of the batch and the second half we did jalapeno and sharp cheddar we usually double your recipe. Just wanted to say thank you and what a great video it is you gave us a lot of laughs and some incredible Bagels. Appreciate you.

i've tried.and thats amazing.i absolutely bring it to my coffee shop

Every recipe I try of yours is amazing!!! I know when I use one of your recipes it’s gonna come out tasting awesome

i love these. It was my first time making bagels. And they were wonderful. so easy to make.

Weird, I’ve been big into the cooking side of KZfaq for like two years, but this is the first time this channel popped up in my recommended. Better late than never!

I was eating my store bought bagel this morning thinking.... "I really need to find a good recipe for these"!!! Thanks.

Always good to know another bread to make in the kitchen!

John i am from Long Island and i have to thank you for this. You nailed the bagel!

Diastatic Malt Powder readily available online to use instead of the malt syrup. Love your cookbook and appreciate the gentle direction you provide us all in these videos!

You’ll probably not see this but I have found your channel again and can’t stop obsessing! I am going to make these thank you for the amazing content ❤

Wow I never even thought to make my own bagels. My family loved them. Thanks

This guy is what I picture in my mind when I picture a Disney adult.

Everytime I try your recipe it never disappoints me it always turns out so good.. made this for my kids this morning since school was canceled due to snow and they love it… thank you so much for always being so specific and for such amazing recipes ❤

Made everything bagels and some herb & garlic cream cheese - these are awesome, recipe is definitely a keeper!

I love love love everything bagels!!! They are my absolute favorite!!! I use to order them from New York!!! Know I can make them myself!!! Thank you for sharing your recipe!!! God Bless!!!

You explain everything so clearly ❤

Whatever you do, do not throw bagels at strangers

Say, you are an exceptional baker/chef, my favorite, KZfaq channel!

OMG yay! Thank you 🎉 I've wanted to try making my own bagels for such a long time 😊

John - would love to see a traditional vanilla almond wedding cake recipe!

These are freaking delicious and surprisingly easy to make, just a little time consuming, but hey it's well worth the 2.5hrs. I've baked these twice and made plain, everything bagel and dill weed. I cannot wait to make them again and try other flavours. John is my go to for recipes that I do not have and well lets face it, I've switched out some of mine for his lol. You can never go wrong John's recipes. Thanks John!!!!

I'm not super big into bagels so I'm not quite sure what my favorite flavor is, but in general, with toast, muffins, pancakes, any kind of pastry or anything: cinnamon, I LOVE cinnamon lol so a plain or maybe raisin bagel, with some butter or cream cheese spread with cinnamon sprinkled on top

Fun activity with my wife! Thank you so much, we both love your channel.

My favorites is an everything bagel, with everything on it.😍

Wow this is the best! I’ve always wanted to make bagels and I’ve been following your channel and recipes for years. I’m so excited to attempt these. Thank you so much ❤

First time making bagels, and they turned out great!! Thank you for your video!!!

Just love that you use the same bowl to rise! I love baking- but hate so many dishes! Great move!

I've made these a couple times and everyone loves them. I recommend your next book being just your breads! You have so many great ones! Muffins, bagels, english muffins, sourdough, pretzels ..... and so many more! I'd definitely love to get my hands on that one! :) Thanks for all you do!

I didn’t pass the windowpane test however I was close. These came out amazing !

It’s always please to watch you John ❤️❤️❤️

Hej John, loved the video! Having eaten the best bagels in Montréal (famous for the greatest), the secret isn't barley malt (which may be hard to find) or sugar (meh); it's HONEY. That's what they use up there, and believe me, it works! 😋 Give it a try, and taste the difference. ☮️

Wow!!! What a chore!! That's what I call a true labour of love! Worth every second of work.❤

I'm gona make these this morning with my son. I loveeee everything bagels and asiago cheese bagels. My son loves an asiago cheesy bagel it's the only kind he will eat. We get them from the bakery at our local supermarket. They make them fresh every mornin and they're actually really good! I work third shift so everyday on my way home I'll stop and get him a bagel and they're always warm from the oven and he wants it just like that. Not toasted. no cream cheese or anything just straight out of the bag still warm from the oven. Sometimes ...and by that I mean RARELY he wants it toasted with butter but very rare. I love butter AND cream cheese...or a bagel breakfast sammich. Yum. Technically I shouldnt eat bagels as I have diabetes and they are bad for me so I don't get to enjoy them as much as I'd like to but once n a while I just have to have one. Like today, after watching this and seeing as it was my night off of work...I'm gona make them and enjoy one. Thanks for the video! I can't wait to try these

Wow, John, I was waiting for your bagel recipe a couple of months ago when I was not really liking the recipes I had made. BUT, Passover is next week, so it will be a while before I can try your recipe. Thank you. All the best!

Been waiting for this. Thank you for sharing your recipe John.

I did it mine were not perfectly round but I did jalapeños and cheese, and sesame with roasted sesame oil drizzle. It was a win. I gave some away so I would not over indulge

For those who read all the way through these comments, I strongly suggest adding only 4 cups of flour at the beginning, especially if you're kneading by hand. The dough was incredibly stiff with 4.5 cups. You can always add more flour if necessary, but taking it out doesn't work so well.

i made the bagels yesterday and all i have to say omg so so good best i ever had thank you hello from upstate new york

Heck yes! I love bagels, this is gonna be made asap

Always a great recipe and such a pleasure to watch - thanks John

This is amazing! When i'll have some time (in a few years while i am this stressed) i'll definitely make them. Thank you John!! Greetings from Greece

Bagels 4ever ❤ Love it! ❤️

John, you’ve taught me so much & I’m truly grateful! Could you maybe do something spring related with lots of pastel colors & have you made Turkish delight before?💕

How did you even know I was looking to make bagels just 3 days ago! Can't wait to make them this weekend. ❤

Very detailed recipe. My husband loves bagels and now I know that I will cook on the weekend

Best bagel ever!!! I made it today and I can’t tell you how good it taste❤❤ thank you thank you thank you!

Good bagels are difficult to find where I live-SW France. I make them when we want them. Cant wait to stay your recipe!

Great video! Very well explained and detailed. As an Italian I really appreciated seeing the measurements in milliliters and grams too🫶🏻

If you don't knead or use a stand mixer, you may be able to use a food processor with adjustable speeds. Braun food processors ( German made appliances) do the work of high speed blenders, food processors and stand mixers all in one appliance (taking up a lot less counter space).

Wanted to make these on your website, can't believe you just made a video about them!!!

Very nice recipie John! They looks amazing! They looks so soft!! Have a nice day! 👍👏🍴

Like your enthusiasm 😃

I made these yesterday (the recipe is accidentally vegan, woo-hoo!) -- my God, they are delicious! Thank you!

I have never made bagels ! I think i'm gonna five them a try ! Thank you for the beautiful recipe ! 🤗

I love that you have a recipe for whatever I want to make😊

Just made them for the second time! We love them! Thank you so much! 🥰

Those 10 minutes just flew by! Love the video! Thank you.

First time making bagels. Exact recipe better then the bagel shop

So many good bagels… I think Everything is my second favorite. To sesame. I was shocked by how strong sesames flavor was the first time I tried it. I like Everything bagels because the sesame is still in there… 😊 I’ll take them plain, onion, cheesed, jalapeño cheesed, brown sugar cinnamon (no raisins), blueberries, and most of the rest, along with whatever else they come up with. But the sesame… muah!!!

I love your videos ❤ I love bagels ❤ I'm always so happy when your latest video drops.

I was just looking for a easy bagel recipe thank youuu so much John 🤍

First time I ever made bagels, thank you. Your videos are easy to follow and they turned out great.

Now I wish I had a stand mixer 😞. Someday. Thank you for the recipe!

I followed step by step and they turned out AMAZING ❤ thank you!

As always you make this look so easy. My favorite is cheese and jalapeños. Thank you.

My favorite bagels are salty bagels lol. When I was a kid I loved blueberry bagels