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Cinnamon and Raisin Bagels Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 bagels
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These homemade Cinnamon and Raisin Bagels are a delightful breakfast treat featuring a chewy texture infused with warm cinnamon and sweet raisins. Perfectly boiled and baked to golden perfection, they offer a comforting start to your day with the option of a shiny egg white glaze.

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

  • 4 cups bread flour (plus extra for kneading)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast
  • 1 1/4 cups warm water
  • 3/4 cup raisins

Boiling and Topping

  • 1 tablespoon honey (for boiling water)
  • 1 egg white (optional, for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour, ground cinnamon, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors.
  2. Add Water and Form Dough: Gradually add warm water to the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms, preparing it for kneading.
  3. Knead Dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, developing gluten for good texture.
  4. Add Raisins: Flatten the dough slightly and knead in the raisins evenly, distributing their sweetness throughout the dough.
  5. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size, allowing fermentation.
  6. Shape Bagels: Punch down the risen dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, then create a hole in the center by poking with a finger and stretching gently to form classic bagel shapes.
  7. Rest Bagels: Place the shaped bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover loosely with a towel. Let them rest for 15–20 minutes to relax the dough before boiling.
  8. Preheat Oven and Prepare Boiling Water: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and stir in 1 tablespoon of honey to add a subtle sweetness and help with bagel browning.
  9. Boil Bagels: Boil the bagels in the honey water 2–3 at a time for 1 minute on each side; this step creates the chewy crust characteristic of bagels.
  10. Drain and Egg Wash: Remove bagels with a slotted spoon and place back onto the baking sheet. Optionally, brush the tops with egg white for a shiny, golden finish.
  11. Bake: Bake the bagels in the preheated oven for 20–22 minutes until they are golden brown and fully cooked through.
  12. Cool: Remove the bagels from the oven and cool on a wire rack before serving to set their texture and flavor.

Notes

  • For extra cinnamon flavor, mix 1 tablespoon of cinnamon sugar and sprinkle it on top of the bagels before baking.
  • These bagels freeze well for up to 2 months; thaw and toast for best results.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/cinnamon-and-raisin-bagels-recipe/