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Strawberry Bagels

Delicious Strawberry Bagels Recipe with Cream Cheese Spread

These vibrant Strawberry Bagels are the perfect sweet morning treat, topped with creamy strawberry cream cheese.
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Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 bagels
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 0.5 cups strawberries (diced)
  • red or pink gel food coloring optional
  • 1 each egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • strawberry cream cheese spread for serving

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • pot

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Let sit until frothy.
  2. Add salt, bread flour, whole wheat flour, and diced strawberries to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  6. Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a bagel.
  7. Prepare a pot of boiling water. Add food coloring to the water if desired.
  8. Boil each bagel for about 1 minute on each side, then remove and place on a baking sheet.
  9. Mix egg white and water, then brush the mixture on top of each bagel.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. Let cool before serving with strawberry cream cheese spread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bagelCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 2g

Notes

These bagels can be customized with different fruits or spices for a unique twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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