Homemade Bagels with Cream Cheese

Homemade Bagels with Cream Cheese – a delightful journey into the heart of baking perfection. Imagine waking up to the aroma of freshly baked bagels, golden brown and slightly crispy on the outside, yet soft and chewy on the inside. Paired with a generous slather of creamy, velvety cream cheese, it’s a breakfast dream come true.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 4 cups bread flour
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornmeal
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl. Let stand for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
2. Add 4 cups flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt into the yeast mixture. Mix well until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
4. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking sheet and sprinkle it with cornmeal.
5. Shape the dough into 12 balls. Make a hole in the center of each ball and stretch it slightly. Place the bagels on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon water and brush the bagels with this mixture.
7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours

Yield: 12 bagels

Enjoy the satisfaction of creating your own homemade bagels with this easy and delicious recipe. Perfectly chewy and wonderfully flavorful, these bagels are best enjoyed warm, fresh out of the oven.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 240kcal
Carbohydrates: 50g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 0.2g
Cholesterol: 16mg
Sodium: 295mg
Potassium: 76mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 3g
Vitamin A: 24IU
Calcium: 10mg
Iron: 1mg

Homemade Bagels with Cream Cheese are not just a breakfast delight but a testament to your culinary prowess. Imagine the smiles on your family’s faces as they bite into these freshly baked goodies. So why wait? Embark on this delightful bagel-making journey and create memories that will last a lifetime.