Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade Bacon Cheddar Bagels. Perfectly chewy and bursting with crispy bacon and sharp cheddar, these bagels make for an irresistible breakfast or snack. Their golden crust and cheesy interior will have everyone asking for seconds. Bake a batch on a lazy weekend morning, and enjoy the delightful aroma that fills your kitchen as they come out of the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 8 strips crispy bacon, chopped
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Gradually mix in bread flour, sugar, and salt until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled (1-2 hours).
- Cook bacon until crispy; chop and mix into risen dough with cheddar cheese.
- Divide dough into eight pieces, shape into bagels, and poke holes through each.
- Boil bagels in salted water for about 1 minute per side; then brush with egg wash before baking.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg