One thing thing I love to do with my son Carter is to bake with him.
Both of my kids love bagels so much that given the option between a doughnut at Tim’s or a bagel the bagel wins!
This recipe is easy, the ingredients are simple and it is easy to modify this recipe should you want to make a gluten free option (or any other option for that matter)
The ingredients you will need:
- 1 1/2 cups of warm water
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp dry active yeast (this is equivalent to one small package)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tsp salt *optional
- 4 – 5 cups whole wheat flour. I use Superstore Organics Multigran all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups of raisins (This can be altereted to your preference)
- 3 tbsp of cinnamon
- Large pot of water
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp of baking soda
Directions:
1. Add the warm water, 1 tbsp brown sugar and yeast to a large bowl or stand mixer. Let ingredients sit until the mixture is frothy.
2. Add the coconut oil and optional salt – mix together.
3. Add the flour cup by cup until the mixture forms a ball. *Dough should be smooth, not sticky and elastic but not too soft. The dough should be firmer**
6. Punch down the dough and divide into pieces. This recipe will make 8 regular size bagels, however divide them into small pieces.
7. Form the pieces into balls pulling the dough tightly around and pinching it at the bottom to seal. Let rest 2 minutes then form into bagels by poking your thumb through the middle and using your fingers to stretch out the hole in the middle to approximately 2 inches in diameter.
**The hole in the middle needs to be at least 2 inches in diameter as the bagels will still expand**9. Place in oven and immediately turn the oven down to 425F. Bake for 17-20 minutes. Flipping them over for the last minute of baking.
10. Enjoy fresh out of the oven.
- Regular bagels to make pizza bagels.
- Regular bagels to eat with locks & cream cheese.
- Add poppy seeds
- Add dry fruit such as blueberries
- Mixing in an italian mix or onion mix
