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Whole grain cinnamon sugar bagels on a serving tray.
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Freshly Milled Cinnamon Sugar Bagels

These cinnamon sugar bagels are a delicious, simple breakfast. Made with flavorful hard white wheat flour and rolled in cinnamon sugar, these bagels are tasty and satisfying every time.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Rise time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 50 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cinnamon sugar bagels, fresh milled bagels, fresh milled recipes, freshly milled cinnamon sugar bagels
Servings: 12 bagels
Calories: 158kcal
Author: Laura Ascher

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 4 cups hard white wheat flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 5 tbsp sugar divided
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp baking soda

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the warm water and yeast. Set aside for 5 minutes to activate.
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons of sugar.
  • Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon until the dough starts to come together. It will be dry and slightly clumpy.
  • Lightly flour your hands and knead the dough for 4-5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Return the dough to the mixing bowl, cover with a tea towel, and let it rise for 2 hours or until doubled in size.
  • Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air bubbles. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then use your thumb to poke a hole through the center. Gently stretch and rotate the dough to widen the hole to about 1 inch. Set the shaped bagels aside.
  • Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F with two 12-inch skillets inside. While the water is heating, mix together 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Once the water reaches a boil, whisk in 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of baking soda. Carefully place 2-3 bagels into the water at a time and boil for 2-3 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
  • Remove the bagels from the water and dip one side into the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Carefully place them in the preheated skillets, sugar side up. Repeat for the remaining bagels.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow them to cool before enjoying.

Notes

    • If you opt for freshly-milled flour, I highly recommend investing in a good grain mill. Higher-quality mills give baked goods a nice texture, while some mills can produce grainy baked goods.
    • Work in batches when boiling the bagels. You don't want to overcrowd them in the pot of water.
    • Give the boiled bagels a shake or let them sit for a minute to remove excess water before dipping in the cinnamon sugar.
    • Rise times and bake times may vary because each person's house temperature and oven are different. Check out the step-by-step photos above and be flexible with the recipe times.
    • Feel free to omit the cinnamon sugar and replace it with your favorite bagel toppings. Cheese is always a great choice or you can use everything seasoning.
    • Bagels are best eaten with a spread of butter, cream cheese, or nut butter.