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Homemade Blueberry Bagels

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Homemade Blueberry Bagels are chewy, golden, and filled with bursts of sweet blueberry flavor. Made with simple ingredients and no special equipment, these bakery-style bagels are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or sandwiches.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
  • 1 cup blueberries (fresh or dried)
  • Cornmeal, for dusting
  • Optional: 1 egg (for egg wash), cinnamon sugar, oats, etc.

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add bread flour and salt to the yeast mixture and knead until a stiff dough forms, about 8–10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes with a dough hook.
  3. Gently fold in the blueberries until evenly distributed, being careful not to crush them.
  4. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm spot for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
  6. Shape each piece into a ball, then poke a hole in the center and gently stretch to form a bagel shape.
  7. Let bagels rest for 15–20 minutes while bringing a large pot of water to a boil. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  8. Boil each bagel for 1–2 minutes per side, then remove and place on a cornmeal-dusted baking sheet.
  9. Optional: Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with desired toppings.
  10. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. Let cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

Use dried blueberries for easier mixing and less bleeding.Add lemon zest to the dough for a citrus twist.Replace egg wash with plant milk for a vegan version.Store bagels in the freezer for up to 2 months.Use gluten-free bread flour for a GF alternative (texture may vary).

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