Pumpkin Spice Bagels

Plate of pumpkin bagels with maple flavored cream cheese

Learn how to make a delicious pumpkin bagel recipe the easy way! Also includes a recipe for maple cream cheese.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Rise Time 3

Total Time 3 45

Servings people

Calories 338kcal

Equipment

1 Mixer with dough whisk
1 Mixing bowl(s)

Ingredients

For the Bagels

3/4 cup hot water 100-110F
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 egg(s)
1/4 cup honey

For the Cream Cheese

8 ounces cream cheese softened
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Add the hot water, sugar, and yeast to a large bowl or stand mixer and whisk to combine. Set aside for 5 minutes, or until the yeast has bloomed.
Next, whisk in the pumpkin puree. Then use a dough whisk or wooden spoon to stir in the flour, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Then turn the dough out onto a clean surface and knead for 4-5 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and soft.
Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl and set it in a warm place to rise for 2-3 hours, or until doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a clean surface and divide it into 8 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place it on a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet. Set the dough aside to rise for another hour, or until doubled in size again.
Poke a small hole in the center of each ball to create a bagel shape.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and whisk in the honey. While the water comes to a boil, preheat your oven to 425F.
Boil the bagels one at a time for 30 seconds per side. Then remove them to a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining bagels.
Beat the egg with a small splash of water to create an egg wash. Brush the top of each bagel with the egg wash.
Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the bagels are golden brown around the edges and fully set in the center. Remove the bagels to a wire rack to cool.
To make the cream cheese, stir together the cream cheese, maple syrup, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside until ready to use.

Notes

Make sure that you’re using hot, but not scalding, water. Water that is too hot can kill the yeast! We want it to be between 100F and 110F. If you don't have a thermometer, don't worry TOO much about the temperature. Just make sure it's at least warm and not super hot.

Note: nutrition includes a serving of cream cheese.

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