Description
These Cinnamon Sugar Crunch Bagels are golden, chewy, and topped with a sweet, buttery cinnamon sugar crunch that fills your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread. Perfect for cozy mornings or brunch spreads, these homemade bagels bring bakery-style flavor right to your home.
Ingredients
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- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 cups water (for boiling)
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine warm water, honey, and yeast in a bowl. Let it rest until foamy.
- Add flour and salt, then knead until smooth and elastic (about 8–10 minutes).
- Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Divide dough into equal pieces and shape into balls. Poke a hole in the center and stretch gently.
- In a large pot, bring water, baking soda, and sugar to a boil. Boil each bagel for 30 seconds per side, then remove and drain.
- Brush boiled bagels with melted butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon and brown sugar mixture evenly over the tops.
- Place bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 18–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with cream cheese, honey butter, or your favorite spread.
Notes
For best results, let bagels cool slightly before brushing on the butter to keep the topping crunchy. You can add raisins, chocolate chips, or cranberries for variety. These freeze beautifully and reheat perfectly in a toaster oven.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg