Chewy, dense, boiled-and-baked bagels coated in a generous everything seasoning of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, onion, and coarse salt. These homemade Dunkin'-style everything bagels are the real deal.
bakery · dunkin · breakfast · baking
🕑Prep25 min
🍳Cook20 min
⏱Total45 min
🍽Serves8
⭐DifficultyMedium
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
1 1/4 cups warm water
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon coarse flaky salt
1 tablespoon honey (for the boiling water)
Instructions
1.Make the dough. Combine bread flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Add warm water and mix until a stiff dough forms. Knead for 8-10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes in a stand mixer until the dough is smooth, firm, and elastic. This dough should be stiffer than typical bread dough.
2.Rise the dough. Cover and let rise for 1 hour until doubled. Meanwhile, mix together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and flaky salt for the everything topping.
3.Shape the bagels. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a smooth ball, then poke a hole through the center with your thumb and stretch to about 2 inches wide. The hole will shrink, so make it larger than you think. Place on a parchment-lined sheet and let rest 10 minutes.
4.Boil the bagels. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the honey. Boil bagels 2-3 at a time for 1 minute per side. This step is what gives bagels their signature chewy crust. Remove with a slotted spoon.
5.Top and bake. Immediately press the boiled bagels top-down into the everything seasoning mixture, coating generously. Place seasoning-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 425°F for 18-20 minutes until deep golden brown.
A Dunkin’ Everything Bagel is the go-to order for millions of people every morning. It’s a dense, chewy bagel absolutely loaded with everything seasoning — sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt — toasted and slathered with cream cheese. It’s simple, it’s satisfying, and it’s a perfect breakfast vehicle.
Homemade bagels are one of those things that sound intimidating but are actually straightforward. The boiling step is what separates a real bagel from bread shaped like a donut. It gelatinizes the starch on the surface, creating that dense, chewy crust that defines a proper bagel.
Why Make It at Home?
An everything bagel at Dunkin’ costs about $1.89 (just the bagel) or $3.49 with cream cheese. This recipe makes 8 bagels for about $2.00 in ingredients. They also taste significantly better fresh — Dunkin’ bagels are often par-baked from frozen, while yours will be baked from scratch.
Tips & Variations
Bread flour, not all-purpose. The higher protein content in bread flour gives bagels their signature chewy texture. All-purpose will work in a pinch but the result will be softer.
The dough should be stiff. If it feels like normal bread dough, it’s too wet. Bagel dough is deliberately dry and tough to knead. That’s normal.
Don’t skip the boil. Boiling is what makes a bagel a bagel. It creates the dense, chewy exterior that you can’t get from baking alone.
Make the hole bigger than you think. The dough springs back significantly during boiling and baking. A 2-inch hole will shrink to about 1 inch.
Dunkin' Everything Bagel
Chewy, dense, boiled-and-baked bagels coated in a generous everything seasoning of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, onion, and coarse salt. These homemade Dunkin'-style everything bagels are the real deal.
Medium
Prep: 25 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 45 min8 servings
~$3.85/serving
Prep25 min
Cook20 min
Total45 min
Servings
8
At home~$3.85/serving
vs
Restaurant~$17.32/serving
You save ~78%
Ingredients
Instructions
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Pro tip: This recipe tastes even better the next day. The flavors need time to meld together in the fridge.
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Storage: Keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Freezer-friendly for up to 3 months.
~300-500 cal/serving
CopycatSpices
Dunkin' Everything Bagel
Chewy, dense, boiled-and-baked bagels coated in a generous everything seasoning of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, onion, and coarse salt. These homemade Dunkin'-style everything bagels are the real deal.
bakery · dunkin · breakfast · baking
🕑Prep25 min
🍳Cook20 min
⏱Total45 min
🍽Serves8
⭐DifficultyMedium
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
1 1/4 cups warm water
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon coarse flaky salt
1 tablespoon honey (for the boiling water)
Instructions
1.Make the dough. Combine bread flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Add warm water and mix until a stiff dough forms. Knead for 8-10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes in a stand mixer until the dough is smooth, firm, and elastic. This dough should be stiffer than typical bread dough.
2.Rise the dough. Cover and let rise for 1 hour until doubled. Meanwhile, mix together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and flaky salt for the everything topping.
3.Shape the bagels. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a smooth ball, then poke a hole through the center with your thumb and stretch to about 2 inches wide. The hole will shrink, so make it larger than you think. Place on a parchment-lined sheet and let rest 10 minutes.
4.Boil the bagels. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the honey. Boil bagels 2-3 at a time for 1 minute per side. This step is what gives bagels their signature chewy crust. Remove with a slotted spoon.
5.Top and bake. Immediately press the boiled bagels top-down into the everything seasoning mixture, coating generously. Place seasoning-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 425°F for 18-20 minutes until deep golden brown.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (8 servings)
Calories300
Total Fat3g
Total Carbs60g
Dietary Fiber3g
Sugars3g
Protein10g
Sodium700mg
* Estimated values based on standard recipe preparation. Actual values may vary.
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Make It Healthier
Love Dunkin' Everything Bagel but want a lighter version? Try these simple swaps:
✓Use a portion of whole wheat flour (e.g., 1 cup whole wheat, 2.5 cups bread flour) to boost fiber.
✓Reduce the amount of kosher salt by 25-50% in the dough and topping.
✓Control portion size by making smaller bagels or sharing one.
✓Pair with a light cream cheese or avocado spread instead of heavy cream cheese.
Equipment You'll Need
Stand mixer with dough hook (optional)
For kneading the stiff bagel dough efficiently
Large pot
For boiling bagels to develop their chewy exterior
Jane Smith founded Copycat Spices with a passion for recreating beloved restaurant dishes at home. A seasoned home cook, Jane meticulously tests and refines each recipe to ensure authentic flavors and straightforward instructions for home chefs of all skill levels.
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