HERBED ONION BAGELS

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I create my delightful bagels by adapting several other recipes. I enjoy them spread with cream cheese or onion and chive cream cheese. -Pam Kaiser, Mansfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 9 bagels.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup warm water (70° to 80°)
1/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar, divided
3-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons minced chives
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon dill weed
3/4 teaspoon dried minced garlic
3 cups bread flour
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3 quarts water
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. In bread machine pan, place the water, sour cream, onion mixture, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, herbs, garlic, 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 9 balls. Push thumb through centers to form a 1-1/2-in. hole. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes, then refrigerate overnight., Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes; flatten bagels slightly. In a non-aluminum Dutch oven, bring water to a boil with remaining sugar and salt. Drop bagels, 1 at a time, into water. Cook for 30 seconds; turn and cook 30 seconds longer. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain well on paper towels., Sprinkle 2 greased baking sheets with cornmeal; place bagels 2 in. apart on prepared pans. Bake at 425° until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.