Blueberry Bagel Recipe
The homemade blueberry bagel Recipe is chewy, slightly sweet, and bursting with juicy blueberries. Made with simple ingredients, they're perfect for breakfast or a midday snack. Freshly baked, these bagels have a crispy crust and a tender, flavourful center. Serve them with cream cheese, butter, or your favorite spread for a delicious treat.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl – for mixing and rising dough
- Small bowl – for activating the yeast
- Large pot – for boiling bagels
- Baking sheet – for baking bagels
- Parchment paper – to line baking sheet
- Measuring cups and spoons – for accurate measurements
- Slotted spoon – for removing bagels from boiling water
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 packet 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water about 110°F
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tbsp honey for boiling water
Instructions
Prepare the yeast mixture:
- Add sugar into warm water in a small bowl and sprinkle the yeast. Leave to stand for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Make the dough:
- Add bread flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the yeast mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- On the work surface, knead the dough (flour very lightly if you like) for ten exceptional minutes or until finally smooth and elastic.
Add blueberries:
- Fold in blueberries gently, not smashing too much.
First rise:
- Put the dough in a lightly oiled bowl.
- Cover it with plastic wrap.
- Let rise until doubled, about an hour.
Shape the bagels:
- Remove the air from the risen dough and divide it into eight portions. Roll into balls and poke each with your finger (stretch to a bagel shape).
Boil the bagels:
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius).
- Boil water in a big pot and pour in 1 tbsp.
- Bring the water to a gentle boil, and gently boil each bagel 1-2 minutes a side, removing the bagels with a slotted spoon and placing them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake the bagels:
- Preheat the oven to 425 F and bake the bagels for 20 to 25 minutes until browned. Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
Using Frozen Blueberries: If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them before adding to the dough to prevent extra moisture.
Storage: Store bagels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.
Serving Suggestions: Serve with cream cheese, butter, or your favourite spread. These bagels are also great for breakfast sandwiches.
Storage: Store bagels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.
Serving Suggestions: Serve with cream cheese, butter, or your favourite spread. These bagels are also great for breakfast sandwiches.