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Pumpkin Bagels

Pumpkin Bagels: Fall's Cozy Breakfast Delight Awaits You

Delicious Pumpkin Bagels, a perfect cozy breakfast for autumn mornings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rising Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 bagels
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Warm Water Ensure it's just warm, not hot
  • ⅓ cup Maple Syrup Can be swapped with honey
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Substitutable with instant yeast
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Bread flour can work as well
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Regular table salt is perfect
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon A classic fall spice
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger Use a little for warmth
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg A complement to pumpkin
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cloves Adds depth to flavor
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Purée Use pure pumpkin only
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but recommended
  • 1 large Egg Enhances richness and browning
  • 1 tablespoon Water For egg wash
Tips for Toppings
  • 1 serving Spiced Apple Cream Cheese Delicious pairing option
  • 1 serving Maple Walnut Cream Cheese Rich flavor complement

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Pot for Boiling
  • Whisk
  • Stand mixer (optional)

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Yeast Mixture: Mix warm water, maple syrup, and yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes until bubbly.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, salt, and spices in a large bowl until well combined.
  3. Make Dough: Add remaining maple syrup, pumpkin purée, and vanilla to dry ingredients. Pour in yeast mixture and combine.
  4. Knead Dough: Knead dough on floured surface for 5-10 minutes until elastic and smooth.
  5. First Rise: Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
  6. Shape Bagels: Punch down dough, divide into 8 pieces, and shape into bagels.
  7. Second Rise: Arrange on baking sheet, cover, and rise for 30 minutes.
  8. Boil Bagels: Simmer water, add bagels, and boil for 1 minute on each side.
  9. Egg Wash: Whisk egg and water, brush on bagels.
  10. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 35-45 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bagelCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These pumpkin bagels are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container or frozen for longer storage.

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