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High hydration bagels

Bagel dough is typically characterized by low hydration dough, with a hydration (weight of water/weight of flour) typically hovering around

Usually, my family escapes to warmer climates during the February school vacation week, but this year was different. We embraced

While I prefer alkali-boiled bagels, I have this lingering feeling that their crust is a bit softer than the ones

Bagels must be boiled in lye! No, baking soda is fine! Use honey water instead! While it is widely accepted

Skillet lasagna is a weeknight favorite in my household, but one skillet’s worth typically involves half a typical 1 pound

Homemade bagels can require some effort, but offer substantial payback for picky eaters. I have hopped from recipe to recipe

A boule is one of the easiest and most satisfying breads to make. Mix 400 g flour, 280 g water,

Instead of throwing out leftover bananas, they are best used up in banana bread. If you don’t have 3 large

Chocolate chip cookies are great, but there is something about M&M cookies (the colors, the candy crunch) that adds another

I’ve been focused on perfecting homemade New York style bagels, but my attention recently turned to Montreal-style bagels, which I