Enjoy the delightful combination of cinnamon and raisins in these homemade whole wheat bagels. These bagels are hearty, chewy, and packed with flavor. They are a healthier alternative to traditional bagels and perfect for breakfast or a snack on the go. With this simple recipe, you can make your own batch of fresh bagels that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, for boiling
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, yeast, warm water, honey, salt, and ground cinnamon. Mix well until a dough forms.
- Add the raisins to the dough and knead for about 5 minutes until the raisins are evenly distributed.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into a smooth ball and then make a hole in the center with your thumb. Stretch the hole to make it about 1 inch in diameter.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the brown sugar. Drop the bagels into the boiling water, 2-3 at a time, and boil for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Remove the boiled bagels from the water using a slotted spoon and place them on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake the bagels in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before serving.
