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Blueberry Bagel Recipe

Published: January 26, 2025 Prep Time: About 30 minutes Cook Time: About 25 minutes Total Time: About 2 hours 30 minutes Serves: 8 bagels Difficulty: Medium Category: Breakfast Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup dried blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast
  2. Add warm water and honey, mix until dough forms
  3. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic
  4. Add dried blueberries and knead until distributed
  5. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour
  6. Punch down dough and divide into 8 pieces
  7. Shape each piece into a ball and poke a hole in the center
  8. Place on floured surface, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes
  9. Bring large pot of water to boil with baking soda
  10. Boil bagels for 1 minute per side
  11. Place on baking sheet and brush with egg wash
  12. Bake at 425°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown

Special Notes

These homemade blueberry bagels are perfect for breakfast or brunch. The combination of sweet blueberries and chewy bagel texture creates a delicious treat. The key is boiling the bagels before baking to create the characteristic chewy crust. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries, but dried work best for even distribution. These bagels freeze well and can be toasted for a quick breakfast.

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