Recipe: Cinnamon Blueberry Bagels

CINNAMON BLUEBERRY BAGELS

4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided use
1 tbsp. active dry yeast
1 3/8 cups warm water (120-130 degrees)
2 tablespoons reserved blueberry juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (16 oz can) blueberries in light syrup, drained well (reserve 2 tbsp. juice)
6 cups water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 beaten egg

In a large mixing bowl combine 2 cups of the flour and the yeast. Add the warm water, blueberry juice, 2 tablespoons sugar, the salt, and cinnamon. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Add blueberries.

Using a wooden spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough of the remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total). Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.

Grease 2 baking sheets.

Working quickly, divide dough into 12 portions. Shape each portion into a smooth ball. Cover; let rest for 5 minutes.

With a floured finger, punch a hole in the center of each ball. Make about a 2-inch hole, keeping a uniform shape. Place the bagels 2-inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Reshape to make sure the holes are 2-inches in diameter. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes (start timing after the first bagel is shaped).

Preheat broiler.

Broil raised bagels about 5-inches from the broiler heat for 3-4 minutes or till bagels look set, turning once (tops should not brown).

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Meanwhile, in a 12-inch skillet or 4 1/2-quart Dutch oven bring the 6 cups water and 1 tablespoon sugar to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer bagels, 4 or 5 at a time, for 7 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towels for a few seconds. (If left too long, bagels will stick.) Place drained bagels 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Brush with egg.

Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 20-25 minutes, or till tops are golden brown. Remove from baking sheets; cool on a rack.

Source: Diane Welsh
Newsgroups: rec.food.baking, 3-11-99