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Homemade Blueberry Bagels

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Warm, slightly sweet bagels studded with real blueberries, perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 cup warm water (between 100–110°F)
  • 1 Tablespoon instant or active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup dried blueberries
  • 3 and 3/4 cups bread flour, plus more as needed
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 quarts water for boiling
  • 1/4 cup honey or barley malt syrup
  • 1 egg white beaten with 1 Tablespoon water (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Make the blueberry sauce: In a saucepan, combine the berries with half of the sugar. Cook until a sauce forms, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  2. Activate the yeast: In a stand mixer bowl, stir together warm water, the remaining sugar, and yeast. Allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
  3. Combine initial dough ingredients: Add 1/2 cup of blueberry sauce, vanilla extract, and dried blueberries to the yeast mixture. Add 1 cup of flour and salt, then mix until combined.
  4. Add remaining flour and knead: Gradually add flour until dough pulls away from sides. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth.
  5. Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for 2 hours or until doubled.
  6. Punch down the dough, divide into 8 pieces, and shape each into a bagel.
  7. Let the shaped bagels rest for 5 to 10 minutes while preheating the oven to 425°F.
  8. Boil the bagels: Bring 2 quarts of water mixed with honey or syrup to a simmer. Boil bagels for 1 minute on each side.
  9. Remove bagels from water, place on baking sheets, and brush with egg wash.
  10. Bake: Bake for 26 to 30 minutes until golden brown. Cool before serving.

Notes

Store cooled bagels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Freeze for longer storage.

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