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New York-Style Bagels with Cream Cheese and Toppings

New York-Style Bagels with Cream Cheese and Toppings

Delight in these New York-Style Bagels with Cream Cheese and Toppings, perfect for brunch or lazy weekend breakfasts.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 12 minutes
Servings: 12 bagels
Course: BREAKFAST & BRUNCH
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Bagel Dough
  • 2.5 cups Warm water Helps activate the yeast for rise.
  • 2.25 ounce packets Active dry yeast Essential for chewy texture.
  • 8 cups Bread flour High gluten for chewiness.
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar Boosts yeast activity.
  • 2 tablespoons Kosher salt Enhances flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Dark brown sugar Adds depth of flavor.
  • 1 large Beaten egg Adds richness and contributes to a shiny crust.
For Boiling and Topping
  • 1 large Egg white Beaten until frothy for glazing.
  • 0.75 cup Everything bagel seasoning Adds flavor explosion.
For the Cream Cheese Spread
  • 2 8-ounce packages Cream cheese At room temperature.
  • 0.33 cup Sliced scallion Fresh, oniony kick.

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Floured surface
  • Large pot
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Steps to Make Bagels
  1. Combine warm water and yeast in a large bowl. Let it stand for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
  2. Mix in the bread flour, granulated sugar, kosher salt, dark brown sugar, beaten egg, and everything bagel seasoning. Stir until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and allow it to rise in a warm area for about 1 hour.
  5. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  6. Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a bagel.
  7. Boil a large pot of water. Gently drop in the bagels, boiling for 1-2 minutes on each side.
  8. Remove the bagels and place them on a greased baking sheet. Brush each bagel with frothy egg white.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-27 minutes until they turn golden brown.
  10. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bagelCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with a sprinkle of extra everything bagel seasoning for an added flavor boost.

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