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Homemade Pumpkin Bagels Recipe

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These homemade pumpkin bagels offer a delightful twist on classic bagels with the cozy flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Soft yet chewy, with a golden crust achieved through boiling before baking, these bagels are perfect for fall breakfasts or snacks. Served with a luscious honey cinnamon cream cheese spread mixed with toasted pecans, they create a comforting and flavorful treat.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 3/4 cup warm water (about 115°F / 46°C)
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 1/4 tsp coarse kosher sea salt

Boiling

  • 1 tbsp baking soda (or malt extract)

Topping

  • 1 egg white plus 1 tbsp water (whisked together)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
  • 6 tbsp brown sugar (optional)

Cream Cheese Spread

  • 6 oz original cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch coarse kosher sea salt
  • 2 tbsp chopped pecans (toasted)

Instructions

  1. Proof the yeast: Fill a glass measuring cup with 3/4 cup warm water (115°F/46°C). Add yeast and a pinch of brown sugar. Let it sit until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, add pumpkin puree and brown sugar. Pour in the foamy yeast mixture and mix until combined thoroughly.
  3. Mix dry ingredients and form dough: In a separate bowl, whisk together bread flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and kosher salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mix on low speed. When the dough becomes sticky, switch to the dough hook and mix on lowest speed for 5 minutes until smooth.
  4. First rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow it to rise until doubled in size, about 1 to 2 hours.
  5. Shape the bagels: Punch down the dough and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 8 equal pieces (about 3 3/8 oz each). Shape each piece into a ball, pinch the bottom closed, create a hole in the center by pressing your finger through it, and gently stretch to form a classic bagel shape.
  6. Rest and chill: Arrange bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment or a baking mat. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rest 10 minutes. Then refrigerate at least 8 hours (optional but improves taste and texture).
  7. Prepare oven and boiling water: Place an oven-safe dish filled with 3 cups water on the bottom oven rack and preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Bring a large Dutch oven filled two-thirds with water and baking soda (or malt extract) to a boil on the stovetop.
  8. Boil bagels: Remove bagels from fridge and let sit at room temperature 15 minutes (skip if not refrigerated). Boil bagels two at a time by dropping into the boiling water for 45 seconds, flip, and boil another 45 seconds. Remove with slotted spoon and place on lined baking sheet.
  9. Glaze and bake: Brush bagels with the egg white and water mixture. Optionally, brush with melted butter and sprinkle brown sugar. Bake in preheated oven about 15 minutes or until deep golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare cream cheese spread: In a small bowl, beat softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until fluffy, about 1 minute. Add honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt; mix an additional minute. Fold in toasted chopped pecans just until combined. Serve spread on cooled bagels.

Notes

  • Refrigerating the shaped bagels overnight enhances flavor and texture but is optional.
  • Using bread flour helps achieve the classic chewy bagel texture.
  • Boiling the bagels with baking soda creates a beautiful crust before baking.
  • You can substitute malt extract for baking soda in the boiling water if desired.
  • Allow bagels to cool completely before spreading cream cheese to prevent melting.
  • Toast pecans lightly to enhance their flavor in the cream cheese spread.

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