This recipe guides you through making delicious, chewy cinnamon raisin bagels from scratch. Perfect for breakfast or a tasty snack, these bagels are easier to make than you might think!
Ingredients
- 7g (1.5 tsp) fast-action dried yeast
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 480g (16.9oz) strong white bread flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 50g (1/3 cup) raisins
- Neutral oil (like rapeseed)
- 5 tbsp sesame seeds (mix of black and white)
- 300ml (1.25 cups) lukewarm water
Method
- Activate the yeast:
- Mix yeast, sugar, and lukewarm water
- Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk
- Make the dough:
- Combine flour, salt, cinnamon, and allspice in a bowl
- Add yeast mixture and mix
- Knead for 5 minutes on a floured surface
- Fold in raisins
- First prove:
- Place dough in an oiled bowl
- Cover with damp cloth and let rise for 1 hour
- Shape the bagels:
- Divide dough into 8 pieces
- Roll into balls and create holes in the center
- Second prove:
- Place shaped bagels on lined baking tray
- Cover and let rise for 10 minutes
- Boil and bake:
- Boil bagels for 1 minute each side
- Brush with oil and sprinkle with seeds
- Bake at 200°C fan for 20-25 minutes until golden
These homemade cinnamon raisin bagels are a delightful treat that will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Don’t be intimidated by the process – with a little patience, you’ll create bagels that rival any bakery. The combination of sweet cinnamon, chewy raisins, and that perfect bagel texture will have you coming back for more. Give this recipe a try, and you’ll never want to buy store-bought bagels again!