Bialy Bagels

Discover the rustic charm of homemade Bialy Bagels, a delightful twist on traditional bagels that hails from Jewish Eastern European cuisine. These chewy, golden rounds are crafted with a soft dough and feature a signature center indentation filled with a savory, caramelized onion and poppy seed mixture. Unlike classic bagels, bialys are baked without boiling, giving them a lighter texture and a crisp exterior. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime snack, their slight sweetness from the dough contrasts beautifully with the savory filling. With simple pantry staples and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe lets you bring the authentic flavors of bialys to your table in just a couple of hours. Bake up a batch and savor the perfect harmony of chewy, fluffy dough and a flavorful onion topping!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:120 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:145 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 500 grams All-purpose flour
• 7 grams Active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 300 milliliters Warm water
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 tablespoons Poppy seeds
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix thoroughly.

Step 2

Add warm water to the bowl and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Knead in the bowl or on a lightly floured surface until smooth, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with a towel and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Step 4

Meanwhile, prepare the onion filling by finely chopping the onion.

Step 5

In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the chopped onion. Cook until caramelized and golden, about 15 minutes. Add poppy seeds and salt, stir to combine, and remove from heat.

Step 6

Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.

Step 7

Cover with a towel and let rise again until puffy, about 30 minutes.

Step 8

Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).

Step 9

Using your fingers or the back of a spoon, press down in the center of each dough ball to form an indentation, about half the diameter of the ball.

Step 10

Fill each indentation with a spoonful of the onion-poppy seed mixture.

Step 11

Bake the bialys in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 13-15 minutes.

Step 12

Remove them from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1042.8 grams (1042.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2386

Total Fat 50.10g	64%
Saturated Fat 16.60g	83%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 66mg	22%
Sodium 3629mg	158%
Total Carbohydrate 417.20g	152%
Dietary Fiber 20.60g	74%
Total Sugars 21.50g
Protein 59.90g	120%

Vitamin D 5IU	23%
Calcium 367mg	28%
Iron 26mg	143%
Potassium 1060mg	23%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.1%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 70.7%