Cranberry Orange Bagels

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + standing Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Makes

9 bagels

Updated: Oct. 27, 2023
Dried cranberries and orange zest add bright flavor to these scrumptious morning treats. Switch up the taste, if you’d like, by using raisins and cinnamon. —Kristy Reeves, LeRoy, Kansas
Cranberry Orange Bagels Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plus 4 tablespoons water (70° to 80°), divided
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal

Directions

  1. In bread machine pan, place 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, cranberries, brown sugar, orange zest, salt, cloves, flour and yeast in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
  2. When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into 9 balls. Push thumb through centers to form a 1-in. hole. Stretch and shape dough to form an even ring. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes; flatten rings slightly.
  3. Fill a Dutch oven two-thirds full with water; add sugar and bring to a boil. Drop bagels, 2 at a time, into boiling water. Cook for 45 seconds; turn and cook 45 seconds longer. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
  4. Whisk egg white and remaining water; brush over bagels. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and sprinkle with cornmeal. Place bagels 2 in. apart on prepared pan. Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 bagel: 197 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 272mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.