Eeeep! Well, I’m happy to report, no beads of sweat were forming this time around. A little panic sets in that an epic failure is looming in my immediate future. Holy moly! These bagels are all that and more! And do you want the God’s honest truth? I actually had a blast making them! Usually, when attempting a yeast bread recipe beads of sweat begin to form on my brow.

This book is fabulous! An absolute MUST for your cookbook collection! In addition to the bagels, I’ve also made the Bakehouse Pecan Blondies, the Chocolate Chess Pie, and next on my list is their Coconut Cream Pie!

So when Casey bought me the new Zingerman’s Bakehouse cookbook for my birthday this year, I zoned in on their recipe for Bakehouse Bagels. Would I be able to get that chewy, yet light and tender bagel that I absolutely love? For years, I’ve had a love/hate relationship with recipes with yeast. I’ve always wanted to make my own homemade bagels, but honestly I was doubtful I was up to the task. Zingerman’s Bakehouse…OMG! I may be happy my son Casey choose the University of Michigan (GO BLUE!), solely for the reason that Zingerman’s is right in Ann Arbor close to campus! Getting the chance to pop into the deli and bakehouse when we go to UMich to visit Casey is always a highlight! Because today, I’m sharing an easy, incredibly delicious recipe for Everything Bagels from one of my FAVORITE spots in Ann Arbor, Michigan! It’s time to get your bake on guys! If you thought the chances of your making amazing bagels at home was hopeless, think again folks. Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, these homemade Everything Bagels are top notch! Perfect for your weekend baking plans!

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