CRANBERRY ORANGE BAGELS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 9 bagels.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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)., When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into nine 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., Fill a Dutch oven two-thirds full with water; add sugar and 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 on paper towels., 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 : Calories 197 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 272mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.