Raw Dough Bagels Baking and Preparation Directions

Pre-Formed Raw Frozen Bagel Dough Baking Directions

The below directions haven been widely used with great success. There are additional ways our frozen pre-formed bagels can be prepared. A&S Bagels raw dough bagels can be made in a variety ovens, including revolving ovens, stone hearth deck ovens, convection ovens, and rack ovens. If you would like to know additional ways our bagels can be prepared or would like us to clarify the directions, please e-mail us at bagels516@aol.com. We can provide you with a faster method, or a method that will work with your type oven. Just ask us. We will be glad to help.

The following baking techniques are intended for professional bakers. Please keep in mind that in order to avoid any physical injury to yourself, remember to always pay attention and be careful when boiling and baking bagels. The boiling water and oven used to bake the bagels are hot, therefore, take the necessary precautions to avoid injury and burns.


Bagel Baking Steps For a Revolving Oven
STEP 1:
Place 24 pieces of our frozen pre-formed bagels on a proof board. The proof board, usually an 18 inch by 26 inch board, should be lightly dusted with corn meal prior to the bagels being placed on the board. Be sure to evenly space out the bagels.

STEP 2:
Proof the bagels overnight in a walk-in refrigerator (generally 12 to 18 hours). The ideal temperature range is 36 degrees to 48 degrees Fahrenheit.

STEP 3:
Once the bagels are proofed, place the bagels in boiling water (ideally in a bagel kettle) for 10 to 20 seconds.

STEP 4:
Immediately after boiling the bagels, place the bagels on bagel boards. If you are making seeded bagels, remember to layer the board with seeds prior to placing the bagels on the board. Additionally, once the bagels are on the board, you can add seeds onto the top of the bagels. You can now place the bagels in the oven. In a revolving oven, after 1 to 2 rotations, flip the bagels over. The ideal temperature for your oven is 500-550 degrees Fahrenheit. Approximate cooking time is 12 minutes. The bagels are ready once they are golden brown. Please keep in mind that temperature ranges and time will vary depending on the oven. So please adjust accordingly.