Homemade Pumpkin Bagels
Homemade Pumpkin Bagels offer a delightful way to savor the flavors of fall. With their golden-brown crust and soft, chewy interior, these bagels are perfect for breakfast or brunch. Topped with cream cheese or butter, they fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that makes every morning feel cozy and festive. Easy to prepare, these bagels will quickly become a favorite for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm water with yeast and brown sugar. Let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and pumpkin spice.
- Add pumpkin puree to the yeast mixture and gradually incorporate the dry ingredients to form a sticky dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, divide into 8 portions, and shape each into a bagel by poking a hole in the center.
- Boil each bagel for about 1 minute on each side in simmering water, then transfer to lined baking sheets.
- Bake at 425°F for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Customize your bagels with chocolate chips or nuts for added flavor. - Experiment with flavored cream cheese or savory spreads like hummus for serving variations.