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blueberry bagel recipe

Blueberry Bagels

Homemade chewy and slightly sweet blueberry bagels, made with fresh or frozen blueberries and poached before baking for a perfect texture. Enjoy them fresh or toasted!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Baking
Servings 8 bagels
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer (optional)
  • Large pot
  • Baking Sheet
  • Wire rack

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries thawed if frozen
  • 1/2 cup lukewarm water plus 1 tablespoon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast or instant yeast
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups bread flour or strong all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • optional dried blueberries for extra flavor

For Poaching

  • 2 liters water
  • 1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan over low heat, add the blueberries and heat until they release their juices. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine lukewarm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir to dissolve and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  • Add flour, salt, vanilla extract, and the cooled blueberry mixture. Mix to form a thick, slightly sticky dough.
  • Knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Shape each into a ball and create a hole in the center using your thumb to form a bagel shape.
  • Cover the shaped bagels with a damp cloth and let them rest for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a boil and add honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar.
  • Boil the bagels in batches, cooking each for 1 minute per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack.
  • Place the poached bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Notes

For extra flavor, mix dried blueberries into the dough. Store bagels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Blueberry Bagels, Chewy Bagels, Homemade Bagels
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