Description
Delicious homemade blueberry bagels that are perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 4 cups bread flour (plus more for kneading)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, do not thaw)
- 8 cups water
- 1/4 cup honey or barley malt syrup
- 1 egg white, beaten with 1 teaspoon water
- Coarse sugar or oats for sprinkling
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine bread flour, remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, and salt.
- Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture. Mix on low speed until a shaggy dough forms, about 2 minutes.
- Increase speed to medium and knead for 6-8 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. If mixing by hand, knead on a floured surface for 10-12 minutes.
- Gently fold in the blueberries until just distributed (be careful not to crush them).
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel.
- Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-1.5 hours.
- Punch down the dough. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
- Poke your thumb through the center of each ball and gently stretch to form a ring about 3-4 inches in diameter. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cover loosely and let rest for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water and honey (or malt syrup) to a boil.
- Working in batches of 2-3, boil each bagel for 1 minute per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and place back on the prepared baking sheet.
- If desired, brush boiled bagels with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar or oats.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and firm.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Fresh blueberries can be used, or you can use frozen blueberries without thawing.
- Make sure to not overmix the dough to keep the blueberries intact.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg