Pumpkin Bagels
These pumpkin bagels are the perfect cozy breakfast treat—chewy, lightly spiced, and even better with chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- slotted spoon
- wire rack
Ingrediënten
- ¾ cup 183 g pumpkin purée
- ⅔ cup 160 ml plain soymilk, heated to 100°F (38°C)
- 1 tablespoon 14 g nondairy butter, softened
- 3 cups 360 g white whole wheat or regular whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon 9 g vital wheat gluten flour
- 2 tablespoons 24 g Sucanat
- 1½ teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1¾ teaspoons bread machine yeast
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- ¼ cup 40 g raisins, nondairy semisweet chocolate chips, or chopped pecans (optional)
- ½ teaspoon canola oil to coat bowl
Instructies
- In a medium bowl, mix together the pumpkin purée, warmed soymilk, and softened butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, wheat gluten, Sucanat, salt, yeast, and cinnamon (if using).
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry.
- If using raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts, knead the dough for 4 minutes first, then incorporate the add-ins and knead for another 4–6 minutes.
- Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and pliable.
- Add more flour if 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.
- Cut each portion in half and roll into balls.
- Flatten slightly, poke a hole in the center, 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 two baking sheets 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 sheets.
- Repeat with all bagels.
- Bake for 20 minutes, one sheet at a time, until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve warm with a spread of cinnamon-maple butter or a drizzle of honey for a delightful fall treat.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a late-harvest Riesling or a pumpkin ale for a festive autumn experience.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 220 kcal | Carbohydrates: 42 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 3.5 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 4 g | Salt: 0.7 g