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Cinnamon Sugar Crunch Bagels Recipe

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These Cinnamon Sugar Bagels are an easy homemade recipe that yields chewy, soft bagels topped with a sweet and crunchy cinnamon sugar crust. Inspired by popular favorites like Panera Bread's and Thomas Cinnamon Swirl bagels, these bagels combine a classic boiled bagel method with a flavorful cinnamon-sugar topping perfect for breakfast or snack time.

Ingredients

Dough Starter

  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3.5-4 cups all purpose flour

Topping

  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Boiling Water

  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the active dry yeast with warm water and honey. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture is frothy, indicating the yeast is active. Add the salt and gradually incorporate the all purpose flour, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  2. First rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  3. Shape the bagels: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball, then poke a hole through the center with your finger and stretch it to form a bagel shape approximately 2-3 inches in diameter. Place shaped bagels on a lined baking sheet and let them rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Prepare boiling water: In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the baking soda, granulated sugar, and salt to the boiling water, stirring to dissolve completely.
  5. Boil the bagels: Carefully lower the bagels, a few at a time, into the boiling water mixture. Boil each side for about 1 minute, then remove with a slotted spoon and place back on the baking sheet.
  6. Preheat oven and prepare topping: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with brown sugar and cinnamon to make the topping.
  7. Apply topping and bake: Brush each boiled bagel generously with the melted butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon brown sugar topping evenly over them. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and the topping is caramelized and crunchy.
  8. Cool and serve: Remove the baked bagels from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the crust to set and enhance the flavor.

Notes

  • Use warm water that is not too hot to activate the yeast effectively without killing it.
  • Boiling bagels before baking gives them their characteristic chewy crust.
  • You can adjust the amount of cinnamon in the topping to suit your taste preferences.
  • Bagels are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • For extra flavor, try adding cinnamon directly into the dough.

Find it online: https://miracooking.com/cinnamon-sugar-crunch-bagels-recipe/