Czech bagels

Czech bagels

Overview

When I traveled to the Czech Republic last spring, I found that bagels baked in charcoal ovens were sold everywhere in Prague, the capital, and in small towns. Out of curiosity, I stood by the stove to watch the baking process and briefly chatted with the maker. It turns out that this is one of the most famous street foods in the Czech Republic. It is baked using the most traditional baking method. After baking, it can be eaten alone without adding any other ingredients, or it can be eaten with fruit or ice cream. What I cooked today was definitely not charcoal grilled. It was successfully baked using a simple gadget I made in my own oven.

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Ingredients

Steps

  1. In the first step, put flour, salt, milk, 10 grams of protein solution, 10 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of dry yeast into a chef's machine and stir into a dough; wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to allow it to ferment slowly.

    Czech bagels step 1
  2. The next day, take out the dough that has been refrigerated overnight, break it into small pieces, mix it with 15 grams of protein liquid, 20 grams of sugar, 15 grams of milk powder, and 1 gram of dry yeast. Continue stirring with a chef's machine for 10 minutes. Add 20 grams of coconut oil and continue stirring until the film is completely extended. Divide into three parts and let rest for 30 minutes.

    Czech bagels step 2
  3. Make a small tool: a cardboard tube of plastic wrap used at home, a piece of tin foil, and a baking fork that comes with the oven. Wrap the paper tube with the smooth side of the tin foil facing inward, insert a baking fork into the paper tube, and secure both ends.

    Czech bagels step 3
  4. Brush oil on the prepared tin foil tube.

    Czech bagels step 4
  5. Take a piece of dough and roll it into a strip with a diameter of 1 cm, and wrap it around a greased paper tube.

    Czech bagels step 5
  6. Brush the surface of the noodles with egg wash and roll almond flakes and granulated sugar on the surface.

    Czech bagels step 6
  7. Place in the oven to ferment for 30 minutes.

    Czech bagels step 7
  8. Bake in the oven at 180 degrees for 13-15 minutes.

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  9. After roasting, just tear it apart and eat it. It has a light sweetness, milky and wheat aroma. One of these (12 cm long) sells for 3.5-4 euros in the Czech Republic.

    Czech bagels step 9
  10. There are also ones without almond flakes and sugar granules on the surface. A piece of this kind (12 cm long) that can be torn and eaten like this sells for 2.5-3 euros in the Czech Republic.

    Czech bagels step 10
  11. You can also add fruit pieces to eat, which costs 6 euros in the Czech Republic.

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  12. The most expensive one is this one, with fruit and ice cream, each selling for 8 euros in the Czech Republic.

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  13. This is my own idea. Add the mixed vegetable salad and eat it together. It is delicious and healthier!

    Czech bagels step 13
  14. Choose from three flavors!

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  15. Suitable for all ages

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