Blueberry bagels

The perfect blueberry bagel recipe

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Step 1

In a mixing bowl place your yeast , white sugar and warm water into the bowl Give a good mix and let stand for 5-10 minutes

Step 2

Now add your flour , salt , blueberries , cinnamon , nutmeg , brown sugar and vanilla Mix well by hand or with your hands electric mixer . If to sticky add a bit of extra flour at a time

Step 3

Place the dough into a greased bowl , cover and let rise for 1 hour until double in size .

Step 4

Divide the dough into 8 , 10 or 12 balls . Cover and let rise for another 10 minutes while you get your pot of water up to a boil

Step 5

I used 6 cups of water and 1/4 cup of honey . Bring water to a boil then turn stove off .

Step 6

Shape your bagels by placing your thumb in the center of the dough breaking the dough . Rotate until the perfect shape . Place the bagels into the hot water for 45 seconds on each side . Remove from the pot and place on to a cookie tray lined with parchment paper

Step 7

Pre heat your oven to 350 degrees

Step 8

Brush the bagels with egg wash and sprinkle with brown sugar ( optional )

Step 9

Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown . Time will vary on the amount of bagels you make . Broil the last minute or 2 .

Step 10

Let cool before slicing