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Homemade Blueberry Bagels

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Warm, slightly sweet, and pillowy bagels with bursts of blueberry in every bite, perfect for leisurely breakfasts.

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 small saucepan, combine the fresh or frozen blueberries with half of the sugar. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes until the berries break down into a sauce. Remove and let cool.
  2. Activate the yeast: In a stand mixer bowl, stir the warm water, remaining sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
  3. Combine initial dough ingredients: Add 1/2 cup of the cooled blueberry sauce, vanilla extract, and dried blueberries to the yeast mixture. Mix in 1 cup of the bread flour and the salt until combined.
  4. Add remaining flour and knead: Gradually add 2 and 3/4 cups bread flour until the dough is no longer sticky. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 2 hours until doubled in size.
  6. Shape bagels: Punch down the dough, divide into 8 pieces, shape each into a round ball, and form bagels.
  7. Rest before boiling: Arrange bagels on a floured surface and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes while preheating the oven to 425°F.
  8. Boil bagels: Bring 2 quarts of water and honey or syrup to a simmer. Boil bagels for 1 minute on each side and remove with a slotted spoon.
  9. Egg wash and bake: Place boiled bagels on parchment-lined baking sheets, brush with egg wash, and bake for 26 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Cool: Transfer to a wire rack to cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

For uniform bagels, use a kitchen scale for portions. Store cooled bagels at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.

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