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Cinnamon Bagels with Crunchy Topping Recipe

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Once you get the hang of it, you won’t believe how simple it is to make these bakery-quality bagels right in your kitchen. —Kristen Streepey, Geneva, Illinois

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Cinnamon Bagels with Crunchy Topping Recipe

Prep: 40 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

40 15 55

Ingredients

2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
TOPPING:
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 3 tablespoons brown sugar, cinnamon and salt; mix well. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Shape into 12 balls. Push thumb through centers to form a 1-1/2-in. hole. Stretch and shape dough to form an even ring. Place on a floured surface. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
Fill a Dutch oven two-thirds full with water and remaining brown sugar; bring to a boil. Drop bagels, two at a time, into boiling water. Cook for 45 seconds; turn and cook 45 seconds longer. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain well on paper towels.
Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over bagels. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 1 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 bagel equals 164 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 300 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Cinnamon Bagels with Crunchy Topping in Healthy Cooking December/January 2011, p33

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Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2013 by tatanamarie

Very easy to make. I used to purchase mini cinnamon bagels from Sam's Club and they haven't had them in a while. I needed a fix, but didn't want to pay Panera for my cinnamon crunch bagel.

very tasty!

Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2012 by IseNanao

A little time consuming and it does use a lot of dishes, but if you have the time they are well worth it. They are delicious! :)

Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2012 by 6foreverpaws

The first bite that my husband took was "Wow these are great". Our favorite bagel is the Cinnamon Crunch from Panera, I will be making these from now on. Easy to make, will try freezing some when I make the next batch.

Reviewed on May. 05, 2011 by jaxons1gma

Very tasty, freeze well too

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2011 by nkeaton

These were very good & really not hard to make. I think I need a little practice getting them into correct shape, but they were very yummy! So much tastier than store-bought!

Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2010 by aemiller70

These are fabulous! I made half with the topping and half without and both are really good. I will definitely make these again. You can't beat these bagels fresh from the oven with a cup of hot coffee!

Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2010 by maverik

Wow, these bagels are fabulous! This was my first time making bagels at home and I am so impressed with how they turned out. The dough has a lovely cinnamon flavor and there is more than enough crunchy topping to go around! I was a little concerned that they'd be tiny little things, but the recipe makes 12 very nice sized bagels. I wouldn't change a thing and will definitely be making these again and again! They are quite possibly the best bagels I've ever eaten.