Description

These Valentine Homemade Blueberry Bagels are a treat for the taste buds, featuring fresh blueberries and a soft, chewy texture. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they are simple to make and a hit with everyone. Enjoy the delightful burst of blueberry flavor in each bite!

Ingredients

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1 and 1/2 cups (about 200g) fresh or frozen blueberries
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar, divided
1 cup (240g/ml) warm water (between 100–110°f/38–43°c)
1 tablespoon instant or active dry yeast*
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup (120g) dried blueberries
3 and 3/4 cups (488g) bread flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed*
2 teaspoons salt
for coating the bowl: nonstick spray or 2 teaspoons butter or olive oil
2 quarts (1.9l) water
1/4 cup (85g) honey or barley malt syrup
egg wash: 1 egg white beaten with 1 tablespoon water

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Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine blueberries and half of the sugar. Cook on medium-low until it forms a sauce, about 10 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
In a stand mixer bowl, mix warm water, remaining sugar, and yeast. Cover and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
Add half of the cooled blueberry sauce, vanilla extract, dried blueberries, 1 cup bread flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Beat until combined, then add remaining flour and mix until the dough pulls away from the bowl.
Knead the dough by hand or with a dough hook for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Adjust with flour or water if needed.
Grease a large bowl, add the dough, cover, and let it rise for 2 hours or until doubled in size.
Line two baking sheets with parchment. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape into bagels.
Let the shaped bagels rest for 5-10 minutes as you prepare a water bath.
Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Boil 2 quarts of water with honey, and gently boil bagels for 1 minute on each side.
Drain and place bagels on the lined sheets. Brush with egg wash.
Bake for 26-30 minutes until browned. Cool for 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure water is at the right temperature to activate yeast.
You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar to the sauce.
Leftover bagels can be stored at room temperature for 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bagel
Calories: 250
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg