Dinky bagels served with smoked salmon and cream cheese

Preparation method

1. In a food processor, blend the flour, yeast, salt, honey and beaten egg until well combined. Gradually add warm water until the mixture comes together as a dough.

2. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead lightly until smooth. Place the dough into a bowl, cover and set aside in a warm place for at least an hour to prove.

   Technique: How to knead bread dough

3. When the dough has proved, turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface and knock back to reduce the volume of the dough.

   Technique: Knocking back

4. Using your hands, divide the dough into twelve portions and roll each into a ball, then flatten slightly.

5. Make a hole in the centre of each of the balls using the handle of a wooden spoon.

6. Place a sheet of greaseproof paper onto a baking tray and grease lightly with vegetable oil. Place the bagels onto the greaseproof paper and cover with cling film. Set aside to prove for about 45-50 minutes.

7. Preheat the oven to 230C/450F/Gas 8.

8. When the bagels have proved, bring a pan of water to the boil and lower the bagels into it in batches. Poach for 1-2 minutes, then remove from the water using tongs.

9. Scatter the sesame seeds onto one plate and the poppy seeds onto another. When the bagels are still wet press one side into the sesame seeds and the other into the poppy seeds.

10. Place the bagels onto the lined baking tray and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden-brown. Set aside to cool.

11. To serve, cut the bagels in half and fill with smoked salmon and cream cheese.

1-2 hours preparation time

10 to 30 mins cooking time

Makes 12