Pumpkin Spice Bagels

Third time was a charm with these bagels. The first time I didn't realize that the bread machine recipe would be so drastically different than the regular recipe (that I didn't know existed because it was on the back of the page). The second time they turned out ok but just didn't seem to be as big as I thought. The third time Michelle helped/ made them and they were beautiful. We ended up making two batches in one night with the second batch adding a chocolate swirl which was amazing!


Evidence of the chocolate swirl!




PUMPKIN SPICE BAGELS

2/3 C warm water (110-115 degrees F) plus 2 Tbsp
1/2 C pumpkin
1/3 C brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. all spice
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 C bread flour
1 C white whole wheat flour
2 1/4 tsp. yeast
1 egg white

In a large bowl dissolve yeast in 2/3 cup water (110-115 F).
Add pumpkin, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves; mix well.
Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough.


Turn onto a lightly floured surface surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about an hour. Punch down dough.

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into nine balls. Push thumb through center to form a 1 inch hole. stretch and shape dough to form an even ring. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.

Fill a big pot 2/3 full of water, bring to boil. Drop bagels, two at a time, into boiling water. Cook for 45 seconds, flip and cook for another 45 seconds. remove and drain on paper towel (It is imperitive that the bagel only lays on the paper towel for a few seconds at a time otherwise the paper towel will stick to it. I usually blot each side quickly and throw it on the pan.)

Whisk egg white and remaining water; brush over bagels. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and sprinkle with cornmeal. Place bagels 2 inches apart on prepared pan. Bake at 400F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove wire racks to cool.

 rising

Boiling

Brushing on the egg white

Delicious!!