Description
Cinnamon Sugar Bagels are a delicious homemade treat that’s surprisingly easy to make. These bagels are chewy, slightly sweet, and perfect for breakfast or a snack, especially when paired with your favorite cream cheese spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups very warm water (think hot bathwater)
- 2 packets active dry yeast (about 4 1/2 teaspoons)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 – 4 cups bread flour
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Water for boiling
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Heat water in the microwave until it’s very warm, about 45-60 seconds. Add the yeast and brown sugar, stir, and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Mix the Dough: In a stand mixer, add 3 1/2 cups of flour and salt. Slowly pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture. Mix until a dough forms, then mix for another minute. If the dough is too sticky, add up to another 1/2 cup of flour.
- Let the Dough Rise: Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise until doubled, about one hour.
- Shape the Bagels: Boil water in a large pot. Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface, divide into 12 parts, and roll into balls. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Boil the Bagels: Add honey to the boiling water. Press two fingers through each dough ball to create a hole. Boil for about 45 seconds, flipping once. Place on prepared cookie sheets.
- Add Toppings: Brush tops with beaten egg. Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over bagels.
- Bake the Bagels: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Serve warm, cold, or toasted with cream cheese. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to one month.
Notes
- Ensure water is not too hot when proofing yeast.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg