Love the taste of bagels, but don't have the time or money to go to a bagel shop each day? Check out this Blueberry Bagels Recipe, and see how easy it is to enjoy yummy bagels without ever leaving the house.
In a small bowl, mix 1 ¼ cup warm water and 2 tablespoon sugar.
Pour in 1 pack of yeast and allow to rest for 5 minutes and it gets foamy.
In a bowl,mix 3 ½ cups all purpose flour and 1 ½ teaspoon salt.
Make a well in the center and pour the water and yeast mixture.
Mix well.
In a small dish, coat 1 cup blueberries with ¼ cup flour.
Fold the blueberries into the bagel dough.
Knead, by hand or with a mixer for about 10 minutes.
Cover and let rise about 1 - 1 ½ hours or until it has doubled in size.
Divide the dough into 8 balls.
Using your thumb, make a hole in the center.
Set on a baking sheet and let rise for 30 minutes.
While the bagels are rising, in a stock pot, boil water.
After their last rise, put the bagel in the boiling water. Flip after 1 minute and allow to boil on the other side for 1 minute. (For extra chewy bagels, allow 2 minutes per side.)
Put back on a baking sheet. Bake at 425 for 20 minutes.
You can freeze these bagels. I often make a big batch and freeze the leftovers in an airtight, sealed bag. They will last for a few months this way.
You can use all-purpose flour to make these, but I have found the best results by using bread flour.
If you can, use fresh blueberries. They will give the bagels the best flavor and texture. If you use frozen blueberries, make sure they are thawed and drained before using.
This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.