Asiago Bagels

I have a degree in Food Engineering, and I have always been a little nervous with the whole bread making process. I know, I literally had a lab on making bread and gluten formation in college, but it can be intimidating because although cooking and baking can be fun, it’s also a science, and you can fudge it up! Anyway, I dove in and tried something new. This Asiago Bagel recipe is fool-proof. Follow these steps, and you will be ready to open your own bagel shop in no time!

Here’s what you’ll need…

3 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, unbleached

1 packet instant yeast

3 1/2 Tbs raw honey

1 Tbs kosher salt

1 egg, whisked

1 1/2 cup hot water

1 cup asiago cheese

Directions:

1. combine all dry ingredients
2. slowly add water and 2 tbs honey, and begin kneading until dough becomes elastic and stretchy – this can be done by hand or a large food processor
3. place dough into a lightly oiled, large bowl and cover for an hour, or until the dough doubles in size
4. in a large pot, bring water and remaining honey to a boil
5. preheat oven to 400F
6. Once dough has risen, turn onto a floured work surface and press to release gasses
7. divide dough into 25 even portions
8. roll dough into a snake, loop over your knuckles, and press the ends together to form the bagel shape
9. all to rise again for 10 minutes
10. add to boiling water, no more than 3 at a time, and allow to simmer for 30 seconds per side
11. remove from water and pat dry
12. brush with egg and top with freshly grated asiago
13. place on a baking sheet, lined with parchment and bake for about 25 minutes, or until golden
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    Asiago Bagels

    Cook Time

    25 mins

    Rise Time

    2 hrs 10 mins

     

    Wow your brunch guests and wow yourself with this step-by-step guide to homemade bagels!

    Course: Breakfast

    Cuisine: American

    Servings: 24

    Author: Maddie Augustin

    Ingredients

    • 3 1/2 cup whole wheat flour unbleached
    • 1 packet instant yeast
    • 3 1/2 Tbs raw honey
    • 1 Tbs kosher salt
    • 1 egg whisked
    • 1 1/2 cup hot water
    • 1 cup asiago cheese

    Instructions

    1. combine all dry ingredients
    2. slowly add water and 2 tbs honey, and begin kneading until dough becomes elastic and stretchy - this can be done by hand or a large food processor
    3. place dough into a lightly oiled, large bowl and cover for an hour, or until the dough doubles in size
    4. in a large pot, bring water and remaining honey to a boil
    5. preheat oven to 400F
    6. Once dough has risen, turn onto a floured work surface and press to release gasses
    7. divide dough into 25 even portions
    8. roll dough into a snake, loop over your knuckles, and press the ends together to form the bagel shape
    9. all to rise again for 10 minutes
    10. add to boiling water, no more than 3 at a time, and allow to simmer for 30 seconds per side
    11. remove from water and pat dry
    12. brush with egg and top with freshly grated asiago
    13. place on a baking sheet, lined with parchment and bake for about 25 minutes, or until golden