ASIAGO BAGELS

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Discover a cheesy alternative to the usual sweet bread brunch offerings. There's no need to stop by a bakery when you can make this asiago bagel recipe at home. -Tami Kuehl, Loup City, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup water (70° to 80°)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
3/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese, divided
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups whole wheat flour
1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

In bread machine pan, place the water, eggs, oil, honey, 1/2 cup cheese, milk powder, salt, basil, flours 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)., When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. 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. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes; flatten bagels slightly., Fill a Dutch oven two-thirds full with water; 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 well on paper towels., In a small bowl, combine egg white and water; brush over bagels. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.