Recipe: Banana Whole Wheat Bagels (bread machine)

BANANA WHOLE WHEAT BAGELS

FOR THE DOUGH:
1 package active dry yeast
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup bread or all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup water (80 degrees F)
1 large egg
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup very ripe mashed bananas
FOR FINISHING:
2 quarts water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
Poppy and sesame seeds

Add yeast, flours, salt, 3/4 cup water, egg, oil, honey and bananas to bread machine pan in the order suggested by manufacturer.* Select dough/manual cycle. When cycle is complete, remove dough from machine, cover and let rest 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a 3-quart saucepan or electric skillet, bring the 2 quarts water to a simmer. Add the 2 tablespoons sugar.

Divide dough into 12 equal pieces and shape into smooth balls. Allow to relax for a minute before flattening into 3 1/2-inch circles. Poke a hole in the center with finger and gently pull dough to make a 1 to 1 1/4-inch hole.

Place 2 to 3 bagels at a time in the water and simmer 3 minutes on each side. Remove with slotted spoon. Drain briefly on a paper towel, then place on greased baking sheet which has been sprinkled with cornmeal.

Beat together the egg and 1 tablespoon of water and brush over bagels. Sprinkle with seeds, if desired.

Bake in 400 degrees F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until tops are a light brown. Cool on a rack. Makes 12 bagels.

*If you don't have a bread machine, these bagels can be prepared using traditional methods. Follow the same shaping, boiling and baking instructions.

Makes 12 bagels
Adapted from source: Kansas Wheat Commission