Easy Honey Bagels Recipe
Easy Honey Bagels Recipe
Bagel is one of the staple meals of many on-the-go Americans. Bagels are considered as a superfood, packed with tons of carbohydrates and vitamins for your health and wellbeing. It is a perfect pastry for breakfast; savory, crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside.
We think that bagels are an essential part of life so here is a quick and easy recipe on how to make Honey Bagels.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1-¼ cups warm water 110° to 115°
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons (plus ¼ cup) honey divided
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1-½ salt
- 1 large egg
- 4 to 5 cups bread flour
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Directions:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the oil, sugar, 3 tablespoons honey, brown sugar, salt and egg; mix altogether. Make sure to stir enough flour to form a soft dough.
- Turn onto a floured surface, knead until a smooth dough forms, 8-10 minutes. Cover and let rest for at least 10 minutes.
- Punch dough down and shape into 12 balls. Push thumb through center of dough to form a 1-½ inch hole. Stretch the shape to form an even ring. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes; flatten bagels slightly.
- In a Dutch oven or a large saucepan, bring 8 cups of water and remaining honey to a boil. Drop bagels, 1 at a time into the boiling water. Cook bagels for 45 seconds; turn to the other side, and cook for 45 seconds longer.
- Remove bagels with a slotted spoon; drain and sprinkle with minced onion, sesame seeds and poppy seeds.
- Place bagels 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment. Bake at 425° for 12 minutes. Turn and bake until golden brown, maybe about 5 minutes longer.