Homemade Everything Bagel Pumpkin Seed Bagels

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (unsalted)
• 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F or 43°C)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Water (for boiling)
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• Additional pumpkin seeds (for topping)
• Extra everything bagel seasoning (for topping)

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, instant yeast, pumpkin seeds, and 1 tablespoon of everything bagel seasoning. Mix until well combined.
2. Add the warm water and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until a rough dough forms.
3. Transfer the dough to a floured surface, and knead for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
5. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
7. Use your fingers to create a hole in the center of each dough ball, stretching it gently to form the bagel shape.
8. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and stir in the baking soda. Gently drop in the bagels, a few at a time, and boil for about 1 minute on each side.
9. Remove the bagels from the water and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
10. Sprinkle the tops with additional pumpkin seeds and everything bagel seasoning.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bagels are golden brown.
12. Allow the bagels to cool on a wire rack before serving.