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Funfetti Bagel Recipe

With a subtle cake batter flavor and tiny bursts of color in the dough, Funfetti Bagels are a delightful addition to your breakfast routine.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bagel, funfetti bagel
Servings: 8 bagels
Author: Karli Bitner

Ingredients

  • 2 cups warm water (105°F -113°F)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp dry active yeast
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar, packed + 1/4 cup
  • 4 1/2 - 4 3/4 cups bread flour
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp butter extract
  • 3/4 cup sprinkles

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix warm water, dry active yeast, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Stir and set aside to allow the mixture to become bubbly and foamy.
  • In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 4 1/2 cups of bread flour, 1/4 cup of brown sugar and salt.
  • Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture along with the vanilla and butter extract.
  • If using a stand mixer, attach the dough hook and knead for 10 minutes, adding up to an additional 3 tablespoons of flour as needed to keep the dough soft yet workable. Add the sprinkles into the dough when the dough is almost combined and then finish the kneading.
  • If kneading by hand, mix the wet and dry ingredients until a rough dough forms.Add the sprinkles and then turn out the dough onto a clean surface and knead by hand for about 10 minutes, using a push, turn, and fold technique. Add an extra 2-3 tablespoons of bread flour as necessary.
  • After kneading, let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
  • Use a sharp knife or bench scraper to divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
  • Shape each piece into a tight ball. Then, press your thumb into the center of each ball, gently stretching and rotating the dough around your thumb to form a bagel shape. Place on a parchment or silicone-lined baking sheet.
  • Cover the bagels with plastic wrap and let them rise for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) after the bagels have risen.
  • Boil about 4 inches of water in a large pot. Carefully place the bagels in the water, working in batches. Boil each bagel for 1 minute on each side.
  • Use a slotted spoon or spider strainer to remove the bagels from the water and place them back on the baking sheet.
  • After boiling all the bagels place them in the preheated 425°F (220°C) oven. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
  • Once baked, remove the bagels from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes. This allows them to set and makes them easier to cut.
  • For storage, place the cooled bagels in a zip-top bag and keep them at room temperature. They will stay fresh for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 583mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg