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Strawberry Bagels Recipe

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This delightful Strawberry Bagels recipe combines the classic chewy texture of traditional bagels with a fresh strawberry twist. The dough is infused with a natural strawberry and beet mixture for a beautiful color and subtle sweetness. After boiling in a brown sugar water bath to develop the perfect crust, the bagels are baked to golden perfection. Served with a luscious homemade strawberry cream cheese spread, these bagels make a perfect breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup warm water
  • 2 tsp dry active yeast
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar or honey
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 lb strawberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ beet, chopped
  • 1 tbsp water

Poaching Ingredients

  • 8–10 cups water
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp water

Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup strawberries, chopped
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare Strawberry Mixture: Chop the strawberries and place them in a saucepan with lemon juice and 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Simmer over medium heat until the strawberries are softened. Mash slightly and allow the mixture to cool completely.
  2. Blend Beet Mixture: In a blender, combine the chopped beet with 1 tablespoon water and granulated sugar (amount used was 2 tbsp in dough), blend until smooth. This mixture will add natural color and slight earthiness to the dough.
  3. Activate Yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, dry active yeast, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or honey. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes bubbly and foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  4. Make Dough: Add all-purpose flour, salt, and the cooled strawberry-beet mixture to the yeast mixture. Mix and knead the ingredients together until a smooth, elastic dough forms. Add more flour as necessary to prevent stickiness.
  5. First Rise: Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise at room temperature for 1 hour, or until it has noticeably doubled in size.
  6. Shape Bagels: Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 to 10 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball. Let them rest on a floured surface, covered, for 30 minutes to relax the gluten.
  7. Form Bagels: Using your finger, poke a hole through the center of each ball and gently stretch the hole until it is about 2-3 inches wide, shaping each piece into a classic bagel ring. Place each bagel on a parchment paper square and let them rise again, covered, for 30 minutes.
  8. Prepare Poaching Liquid: In a large pot, bring 8-10 cups of water to a boil. Add ⅓ cup brown sugar and stir to dissolve completely.
  9. Poach Bagels: Carefully lower the bagels, one or two at a time, into the boiling water and poach for 1 minute on each side. Remove them using a slotted spoon or spatula and place on a wire rack to drain.
  10. Apply Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush this egg wash evenly over each bagel to give them a glossy, golden crust during baking.
  11. Bake Bagels: Preheat the oven to 415°F (210°C). Arrange the poached and glazed bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
  12. Prepare Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread: In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chopped strawberries, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
  13. Serve: Allow bagels to cool slightly before slicing. Spread with the strawberry cream cheese and enjoy fresh for breakfast or as a snack.

Notes

  • Store leftover bagels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • To enhance flavor and texture, toast the bagels before serving.
  • Using fresh strawberries will give the best flavor, but frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained.
  • Adjust sugar in dough and spread to taste for desired sweetness.

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