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    Home » Baking Fun

    Whole Wheat and Rye Bagels (BBA Challenge)

    May 30, 2009 · Modified: Jun 25, 2021 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

    My first attempt at Reinhart’s bagels ended with flat wrinkled hockey pucks, so this weeks BBA Challenge was a welcomed opportunity to improve on my previous attempt. I made a whole wheat starter with one cup of rye flour in the final dough, and shaped my bagels in a small two-ounce size, perfect for little appetites. For the toppings, I used Alaea sea salt from Hawaii, poppy seeds, and sesame seeds, and then we left some plain for the boys.

    For more bagel inspiration, check out the BBA Challenge photos in the BBA Challenge Flickr photo group.

    Whole Wheat and Rye Bagels starter - Andrea Meyers

    Whole wheat and rye bagels after a retarding in refrigerator - Andrea Meyers

    Whole wheat and rye bagels with Alaea sea salt and sesame seeds - Andrea Meyers

    Whole wheat and rye bagels with poppy and sesame seeds - Andrea Meyers

    Whole Wheat and Rye Bagels - Andrea Meyers

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    1. HoneyB says

      May 30, 2009 at 6:09 pm

      They look great! Seeing all these bagels make me feel the push to finally try it!

      HoneyBs last blog post..General Tso's.....Tofu!

    2. Saara says

      May 30, 2009 at 11:44 pm

      Awesome! I really wanted to make pumpernickel bagels, but I compromised and just used some of my whole wheat starter and made half whole wheat bagels. Guess I'll have to make more. Love all the little ones. 🙂

      Saaras last blog post..BBA #3

    3. MyKitchenInHalfCups says

      May 31, 2009 at 5:09 am

      They look grand Andrea! I forgot I wanted to do the salt on some ... maybe I knead to do them again, you think.

    4. Susie says

      May 31, 2009 at 6:23 am

      Wonderful bagels. 🙂 I think wheat ones would be great to make. Have to try that.
      Susie

    5. Christina@DeglazeMe says

      May 31, 2009 at 2:22 pm

      Little bagels! Brilliant!

      Christina@DeglazeMes last blog post..Maine Lobstaaaahs

    6. Natashya says

      May 31, 2009 at 2:32 pm

      They look great! I made similar ones, very tasty.

      Natashyas last blog post..Summer Soup and Sammie

    7. Shari says

      May 31, 2009 at 9:29 pm

      I like the idea of the smaller version bagel. The advantage of making them yourself! These look mouth-watering!

      Sharis last blog post..Whisk Wednesdays—Salade de Foies de Volailles Tiedes (Salad of Warm Sautéed Chicken Livers)

    8. Wendy says

      June 01, 2009 at 5:55 pm

      Your bagels look wonderful. I'm glad they were a success for you.

      Wendys last blog post..{bba} Bagels Redux

    9. Debbie says

      June 02, 2009 at 2:57 pm

      They look so great! I just want to reach right through the screen to grab one (or two).

      I'm still new to using starter for breads, but wow do I love the results!

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