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Honey Bagels

9 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 1 hour + standing Bake: 20 min.

Makes

1 dozen

Updated: Mar. 22, 2024
Who has time to make from-scratch bagels? You do, with this easy recipe! The chewy golden bagels offer a hint of honey and will win over even the pickiest eaters. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Honey Bagels
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup honey, divided
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 4 to 5 cups bread flour
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the oil, sugar, 3 tablespoons honey, brown sugar, salt and egg; mix well. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough.
  2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until a smooth, firm dough forms, 8-10 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Punch dough down. Shape into 12 balls. Push thumb through each center to form a 1-1/2-in. hole. Stretch and shape dough to form even rings. Place on a floured surface. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes; flatten bagels slightly.
  4. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring 8 cups water and remaining 1/4 cup honey to a boil. Drop bagels, 1 at a time, into boiling water. Cook bagels for 45 seconds; turn and cook 45 seconds longer. Remove bagels with a slotted spoon; drain and sprinkle with minced onion, sesame seeds and poppy seeds.
  5. Place bagels 2 in. apart on baking sheets lined with parchment. Bake at 425° for 12 minutes. Turn and bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

1 bagel: 265 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 303mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.