Description
These homemade Cinnamon Sugar Bagels are perfectly soft with a sweet cinnamon flavor, ideal for breakfast or a snack. Made with a cinnamon-infused dough, boiled with molasses for shine and chewiness, then baked and topped with a cinnamon sugar blend, they offer a delightful twist on classic bagels.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 4 cups bread flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 ¼ cups warm water
Boiling Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon molasses (for boiling water)
Topping Ingredients
- 1 egg white (for brushing)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine bread flour, instant yeast, salt, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Add warm water and knead the mixture for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size, allowing the yeast to activate and the dough to develop flavor and texture.
- Shape the Bagels: Punch down the risen dough to release air. Divide it into 8 equal portions. Shape each piece into a ball, then poke a hole through the center and gently stretch it out to form a traditional bagel shape. Cover and rest the shaped bagels for 10 minutes to relax the gluten.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Boiling Water: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and stir in the molasses to add sweetness and a subtle color to the bagels’ crust.
- Boil the Bagels: Boil the bagels in batches of 2 to 3 at a time for 1 minute on each side. This step develops the characteristic chewy crust of bagels. Use a slotted spoon to remove them carefully from the water.
- Prepare Topping: Combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl, creating the cinnamon sugar topping.
- Apply Egg Wash and Topping: Place the boiled bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush each with egg white to give them a glossy finish, then generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top for sweetness and crunch.
- Bake: Bake the bagels in the preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer the bagels to a wire rack to cool before serving. Enjoy them fresh or toasted with butter or cream cheese.
Notes
- For a sweeter dough, increase the granulated sugar or consider swirling in a cinnamon-sugar mixture inside the dough before shaping the bagels.
- Bagels are best enjoyed fresh or lightly toasted with butter or cream cheese for added richness.
- You can freeze any leftover bagels after baking for longer storage. Simply thaw and toast before eating.
