Description

These Valentine Homemade Blueberry Bagels are bursting with flavor and are simple to prepare. With fresh and dried blueberries, they’re perfect for breakfast or a special snack.

Ingredients

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1 and 1/2 cups (about 200g) fresh or frozen blueberries
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar, divided
1 cup (240g/ml) warm water (between 100–110°f/38–43°c)
1 tablespoon instant or active dry yeast*
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup (120g) dried blueberries
3 and 3/4 cups (488g) bread flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed*
2 teaspoons salt
for coating the bowl: nonstick spray or 2 teaspoons butter or olive oil
2 quarts (1.9l) water
1/4 cup (85g) honey or barley malt syrup
egg wash: 1 egg white beaten with 1 tablespoon water

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Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries and half of the sugar. Cook over medium-low heat until the mixture resembles a sauce, about 10 minutes. Pour into a bowl and let cool to around 110°F.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix warm water, remaining sugar, and yeast. Allow the mixture to sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
Add 1/2 cup of the cooled blueberry sauce, vanilla extract, dried blueberries, 1 cup of bread flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Beat until combined. Gradually add the remaining flour until a rough dough forms.
Knead the dough by hand or with a dough hook for 6-8 minutes until elastic and smooth. Adjust with flour or water as needed.
Grease a large bowl, place the dough inside, and cover it. Let rise for 2 hours or until it has doubled in size.
Prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape into bagels and rest for 5-10 minutes covered.
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
In a pot, combine water and honey, and bring to a boil. Boil each bagel for 1 minute per side. Drain and place back on baking sheets.
Brush the bagels with the egg wash and bake for 26-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a rack for 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store leftover bagels tightly at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for 5 days.
Freezing is possible for up to 3 months for longer storage.
Ensure the blueberry sauce is slightly cooled before mixing with yeast to maintain the yeast’s effectiveness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bagel
Calories: 250
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg