JALAPENO BAGELS

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Provided by gailanng

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 1/2 cups warm water
4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
4 cups bread flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon dried red chili pepper flakes plus 1 teaspoon dried red chili pepper flakes
1/3 cup fresh jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 egg whisked with 1 tablespoon water
1 gallon water
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

Combine warm water, yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar. Allow to stand 3-5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the flour and red chili pepper flakes; stir in the chopped jalapenos. Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture. Stir until it forms into a ball.
Knead for 10 to 12 minutes, adding more flour if necessary, until dough is stiff. Let dough rest for 10 minutes.
Divide into 8 equal pieces and form into balls. Punch a hole in middle with floured finger and gently pull to enlarge hole to 2 inches.
Place bagels on greased baking sheet; cover with tea towel and allow to rise for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare water bath and put it on to boil.
Once water bath is boiling, reduce heat to a simmer. Place bagels, 2-3 at a time, in water for 1 1/2 minutes, turning after 45 seconds.
Remove and drain, placing on greased baking sheet. Brush with egg wash. The egg wash enhances browning of the bagels.
Bake at 400°F for 18 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.1, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 470.5, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.5, Protein 7.4