Blueberry Walnut Bagels
Ingredients:
For the dough:
500g strong flour
200g milk
100g water
9g salt
9g fresh yeast
10g sugar
35g butter
50g dried blueberries or cranberries
70g soaked, chopped walnuts
For the soaking solution:
8 cups of water
0.5 cups of sugar
Instructions:
1. Mixing the Dough:
Combine all dough ingredients (strong flour, milk, water, salt, fresh yeast, sugar, butter, dried blueberries, and soaked walnuts) in a mixing bowl of a standing mixer.
Mix with the dough hook attachment on low speed for 5 minutes, then increase the speed to medium and mix for another 5 minutes.
2. Resting the Dough:
Leave the dough at room temperature to rest for 30 minutes.
3. Dividing and Shaping:
Divide the dough into 8 pieces, each weighing 120g.
Form each piece into a ball and let them rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
4. Shaping the Bagels:
Shape the balls into bagels and proof them at 82°F for 30 minutes.
5. Preparing the Soaking Solution:
Mix the water and sugar in a deep metal bowl or pot.
Heat the solution until steaming hot but not boiling.
6. Soaking the Bagels:
Place each bagel into the soaking solution for 1 minute.
Remove the bagels, shake off excess water, and place them on a baking sheet covered with a silicone mat.
7. Baking:
Bake the bagels at 390-410°F for 15 minutes.
Enjoy your homemade blueberry walnut bagels!
