Pesto Bagels
Garlicky and aromatic, these homemade pesto bagels will take your sandwiches to the next level.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- slotted spoon
- wire rack
Ingrediënten
- ¼ cup 64 g prepared vegan pesto
- ¾ cup 180 ml water, heated to 100°F (38°C)
- 1 cup 120 g bread flour
- 1 cup 120 g white whole wheat or regular whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon 9 g vital wheat gluten flour
- 1 tablespoon 12 g Sucanat
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¾ teaspoon bread machine yeast
- ½ teaspoon canola oil to coat bowl
Instructies
- In a medium bowl, combine the pesto and warm water.
- In a large bowl, mix the flours, wheat gluten, Sucanat, salt, and yeast.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry.
- Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and pliable, adding flour as needed.
- Shape into a ball.
- Lightly coat a large bowl with oil, place the dough inside, and turn to coat.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, about 60–90 minutes.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 4 equal portions.
- Shape each into a ball and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Flatten each ball slightly, poke a hole in the center with your thumb, and twirl to widen it to about 1½ inches (3.
- 8 cm).
- Let the bagels rest for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C, or gas mark 6) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Boil 2 bagels at a time for 1 minute, flipping after 30 seconds.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and place on the baking sheet.
- Repeat with the remaining bagels.
- Bake for 22 minutes, until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Enjoy these bagels with fresh tomato slices, vegan cream cheese, or avocado for a flavorful sandwich.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a crisp Pinot Grigio or a dry Sauvignon Blanc to complement the herbal pesto flavors.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 240 kcal | Carbohydrates: 42 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 5 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 2 g | Salt: 0.8 g