Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp salt
- Natural colorings: beet juice, spinach purée, turmeric
- Toppings: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes. Add honey and salt, then gradually add flour while kneading until smooth.
- Color the Dough: Divide dough into portions and dye each with natural colorings, kneading until colors are even.
- Create the Bagel Shapes: Allow the dough to rise for about an hour. Punch down, divide into small pieces, roll into ropes, and shape into bagels.
- Boil the Bagels: Boil water in a large pot, gently drop bagels in batches for 30 seconds per side, then place on a greased tray.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle toppings on damp bagels.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool slightly before serving with cream cheese or dip.
Notes
Ensure to avoid overcrowding during the boiling step for perfect bagel shapes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Boiling and Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian