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Cheddar Cheese Bagel

Cheddar Cheese Bagel Recipe: Soft, Chewy, and Irresistible

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Delight in homemade Cheddar Cheese Bagels, soft and chewy with rich cheddar flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bagels
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar activates yeast
  • 1 cup Warm Water between 110°F and 115°F
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast can substitute with instant yeast
  • 2 large Eggs use flax eggs for vegan version
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil can substitute with melted butter
  • 4 cups Bread Flour all-purpose flour yields softer texture
  • 1 teaspoon Salt kosher salt recommended
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese can omit for classic bagel
For Poaching
  • 1 cup Water for boiling
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar for poaching

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • pot for boiling
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Yeast Mixture: In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tsp of sugar in 1 cup of warm water. Sprinkle yeast over the water and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Make Dough: In a large bowl, whisk eggs and oil, add yeast mixture, sugar, and salt. Mix in flour gradually until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead Dough: On a floured surface, knead dough for about 10 minutes until elastic. Add flour if too sticky.
  4. First Rise: Place dough in oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (1-1.5 hours).
  5. Divide Dough: Punch down the dough, divide into 12 portions, and shape each into a bagel.
  6. Boil Bagels: Boil water with sugar, cook bagels for 2 minutes flipping halfway, then remove to drain.
  7. Prepare for Baking: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place boiled bagels on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle cheese.
  8. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped.
  9. Cooling: Cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bagelCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 9gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These bagels can be customized with various toppings or flavors. Great for breakfast or brunch.

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