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Cinnamon Raisin Bagels

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Chewy, bakery-style cinnamon raisin bagels with a warm spice blend and subtle sweetness. Perfect for toasting and enjoying with butter or cream cheese.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons cornmeal (for dusting)
  • 1/3 cup seedless raisins (plumped in boiling water)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 3 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1 tablespoon barley malt syrup (or maple syrup or honey)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 cup raisin water (reserved and adjusted)

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle evenly with cornmeal.
  2. Drain plumped raisins, reserving the liquid. Pat raisins dry and mix with sugar, cinnamon, cocoa powder, and nutmeg.
  3. Add water to the reserved raisin liquid to measure 1 cup.
  4. In a stand mixer bowl, combine flour, raisin water, barley malt syrup, salt, and yeast.
  5. Mix on low speed until no dry flour remains, about 4 minutes.
  6. Increase speed to medium and mix until dough begins to clean the sides, 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Cover and let dough rest for 20 minutes.
  8. Add raisin mixture and mix on low until incorporated, 2 to 3 minutes.
  9. Increase speed to medium and knead until smooth and strong, about 7 to 8 minutes.
  10. Transfer dough to a work surface, knead briefly, and divide into 6 equal portions.
  11. Shape into bagels and place on prepared baking sheet.
  12. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  13. Remove from fridge and let come to room temperature while preheating oven to 450°F–500°F (230°C–260°C) with a baking stone or sheet inside.
  14. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  15. Boil bagels 60–90 seconds, flipping occasionally.
  16. Transfer to parchment-lined peel or board.
  17. Reduce oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) and bake for 12–16 minutes until golden brown.
  18. Cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • If your mixer struggles, knead the stiff dough by hand.
  • Use golden raisins for a slightly sweeter flavor.
  • Bagels freeze well; slice before freezing for convenience.
  • Serve toasted with butter, cream cheese, or nut butter.

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