Cranberry Orange Bagels - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 cup water, divided (70-80 degrees)
    4 tablespoons water, divided (70-80 degrees)
    1/2 cup dried cranberries
    1/3 cup packed brown sugar
    4 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
    3 cups bread flour
    1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
    1 tablespoon sugar
    1 egg white
    1 tablespoon cornmeal
Preparation
    In bread machine pan, place 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp water, cranberries, brown sugar, orange peel, salt, cloves, flour and yeast in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 Tbsp of water or flour if needed.).
    When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into nine balls. Push thumb through centers to form a 1-in. whole. Stretch and shape dough to form an even ring. Cover and let rest for 10 inutes; flatten rings slightly.
    Fill a Dutch oven two-thirds full with water; add sugar and bring to a boil. Drop bagels, two at a time, into boiling water. Cook for 45 seconds; turn and cook 45 seconds longer. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
    Whisk egg white and remaining water; brush over bagels. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and sprinkle with cornmeal. Place bagels 2 inches apart on prepared pan. bake 400 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

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