Description
These homemade Cinnamon Sugar Bagels are a delightful twist on traditional bagels. The perfect blend of sweetness and spice, they make a delicious breakfast treat or anytime snack.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Boiling and Finishing:
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (for boiling water)
- 1 egg white (for egg wash)
- 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar mixture (2 tablespoons granulated sugar + 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon)
Instructions
- Dissolve the Yeast: In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and granulated sugar in warm water. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the Dough: Stir in bread flour, salt, and ground cinnamon. Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic.
- Rise the Dough: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Shape the Bagels: Divide dough, shape into bagels, and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Boil and Bake: Boil bagels, brush with egg white, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, and bake until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, brush with melted butter and more cinnamon sugar after baking.
- Bagels freeze well; slice and store in an airtight bag, toasting before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes rising time)
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
