Bursting Blueberry Bagels
Blueberry bagels: Bake chewy, sweet, and delicious homemade bagels packed with real blueberries. Easy recipe for the perfect breakfast treat.
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups (about 200g) fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar, divided
- 1 cup (240g/ml) warm water (between 100–110°F/38–43°C)
- 1 tablespoon instant or active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (120g) dried blueberries
- 3 and 3/4 cups (488g) bread flour (spooned & leveled)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- for coating the bowl: nonstick spray or 2 teaspoons butter or olive oil
- 2 quarts (1.9L) water
Instructions
- Cook the blueberries: Combine fresh/frozen blueberries and half the sugar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring, until a slightly thinner-than-jam sauce forms.
- Prepare the dough: In a stand mixer bowl, whisk warm water, remaining sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix ingredients: Add 1/2 cup of the cooled blueberry sauce, vanilla extract, dried blueberries, 1 cup bread flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Beat until incorporated.
- Knead the dough: Beat on low speed for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. The dough should be soft and slightly tacky.
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Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.