HONEY BAGELS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until a smooth, firm dough forms, 8-10 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes., Punch dough down. 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. Place on a floured surface. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes; flatten bagels slightly., In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring 8 cups water and remaining 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., 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 : Calories 265 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.