Homemade Blueberry Bagel

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the warm water, yeast and brown sugar. Stir to combine and set aside until bubbly and foamy.

Step 2

In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl if kneading by hand, measure out and combine the 4 1/3 cup bread flour, salt, frozen wild blueberries and dried blueberries.

Step 3

If using a stand mixer, pour the bubbly yeast mixture into the mixer. Using the dough hook, knead the dough together for 10 minutes. Add up to 1/4 cup extra flour, if needed. The dough should be soft, but not sticky.

Step 4

If kneading by hand, pour the bubbly yeast mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir with a sturdy spoon until you can’t stir anymore. At that point, pour the dough out onto a clean countertop and knead by hand until a soft dough forms. If the dough sticks to the counter or your hands, add a bit more flour until it can be easily worked with without sticking to your hands. It should be slightly tacky, but not sticky.

Step 5

Cover the dough and allow it to rest for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Once the dough has rested, use a bench scraper to divide the dough into 8 equal sized pieces.

Step 7

Roll each piece into a tight ball by pushing and pulling on the counter with the palm of your hand on the top of the dough, moving it in circles.

Step 8

Flatten the dough slightly and then press your thumb into the dough to create the center hole. Pull gently while moving the dough around your thumb to create the bagel shape.

Step 9

Repeat with remaining dough and arrange on a silicone lined cookie sheet.

Step 10

Cover and allow the bagels to rise for 30 minutes.

Step 11

When the bagels have been rising for about 20 minutes, fill a large pot with about 4 inches of water and place on the stovetop over high heat and bring to a boil.

Step 12

Preheat the oven to 425° F.

Step 13

Once the water is boiling, working in batches, boil each bagel for 30 seconds to 1 minute, flipping the bagel and repeating the process. The longer they boil for the chewier their crust will be.

Step 14

Remove from the boiling water and place back on the parchment lined cookie sheet.

Step 15

Repeat until all bagels have been boiled.

Step 16

Bake at 425° F for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 17

Allow the bagels to cool for 10 minutes after coming out of the oven and then enjoy!