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Maple French Toast Bagel Recipe

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This Maple French Toast Bagel recipe offers a delightful twist on traditional bagels by infusing them with warm cinnamon chips and a hint of maple flavoring. These bagels feature a soft yet chewy texture, achieved through boiling and baking, then finished with a sweet egg wash glaze that enhances their golden, glossy crust. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they capture the comforting flavors of maple syrup and cinnamon in every bite.

Ingredients

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Yeast Mixture

  • 2 cups warm water (105°F -113°F)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp dry active yeast
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (divided)

Dough

  • 4 1/2 – 5 cups bread flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups cinnamon chips
  • 1 tsp maple flavoring

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, dry active yeast, and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Stir and set aside until the mixture becomes foamy and bubbly to ensure the yeast is active.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl or a stand mixer bowl, combine 4 1/2 cups bread flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon chips evenly.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour the foamy yeast mixture and maple flavoring into the dry ingredients. If the yeast mixture isn’t foamy, discard and restart to activate yeast properly.
  4. Knead the Dough: Using a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, knead for 10 minutes, adding up to 1/2 cup flour as needed for a soft dough. Alternatively, knead by hand on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Rest the Dough: Let the kneaded dough rest for 5 minutes to relax the gluten before shaping.
  6. Divide and Shape: Cut the dough into 8 equal pieces using a sharp knife or bench scraper. Shape each piece into a tight ball and create a bagel shape by pressing your thumb into the center and rotating to stretch.
  7. Proof the Bagels: Place shaped bagels on a parchment- or silicone-lined cookie sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 20 minutes.
  8. Preheat the Oven: After proofing, preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  9. Boil the Bagels: Bring about 4 inches of water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Boil bagels in batches for 1 minute on each side. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and place back on the cookie sheet.
  10. Prepare Egg Wash: Whisk together egg, milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to create a glaze.
  11. Glaze the Bagels: Brush boiled bagels generously with the prepared egg wash for a shiny and sweet crust.
  12. Bake: Bake the bagels in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown.
  13. Cool and Serve: Let bagels cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy their maple and cinnamon infused flavor.
  14. Storage: Store leftover bagels in a zip-top bag at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Ensure yeast is properly activated by using water between 105°F -113°F; water too hot or cold will prevent rising.
  • Adding extra flour during kneading helps achieve a soft, workable dough but avoid making it too dry.
  • Boiling bagels before baking is essential for their characteristic chewy crust.
  • Use cinnamon chips for a sweet, melty cinnamon flavor inside the bagels.
  • For best flavor, consume bagels fresh or within three days of baking.

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