Maple French Toast Bagels (Printable Version)

Soft bagels with cinnamon chips and maple flavor, ideal for a sweet start or midday brunch.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Yeast Mixture

01 - 475 ml warm water (40-45°C)
02 - 15 g dry active yeast
03 - 55 g packed brown sugar, divided
04 - 5 ml maple flavoring

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 540-600 g bread flour
06 - 10 g salt
07 - 225 g cinnamon chips

→ Egg Wash

08 - 1 large egg
09 - 15 ml milk
10 - 12 g granulated sugar
11 - 2.5 ml vanilla extract

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Combine warm water, dry active yeast, and 45 g brown sugar in a small bowl, stir and let sit until foamy.
02 - In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, combine bread flour, remaining brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon chips.
03 - Add the activated yeast mixture and maple flavoring to the dry ingredients, mixing well. If yeast is not foamy, discard and repeat activation.
04 - Using a stand mixer with a dough hook, knead for 10 minutes, adding up to 60 g extra flour to maintain a soft dough. Alternatively, knead by hand for 10 minutes on a floured surface until pliable.
05 - Allow the dough to rest for 5 minutes after kneading.
06 - Cut the dough into 8 equal portions using a sharp knife or bench scraper.
07 - Form each portion into a tight ball, then press your thumb through the center and rotate to create a bagel shape. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking tray.
08 - Cover with plastic wrap and let the bagels rise for 20 minutes at room temperature.
09 - Preheat the oven to 220°C once bagels have finished rising.
10 - Fill a large pot with 10 cm of water and bring to a rolling boil.
11 - Whisk together the egg, milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
12 - Gently lower bagels into the boiling water in batches, cooking each side for 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and return to the baking tray.
13 - Brush each boiled bagel with the prepared egg wash evenly.
14 - Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 17 minutes until golden brown.
15 - Allow bagels to cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
16 - Store cooled bagels in an airtight bag at room temperature for up to 3 days.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Substitute cinnamon chips with dried fruit such as raisins if desired.
02 - Use fresh yeast to ensure proper activation and rise.
03 - Adjust baking time based on individual oven performance.

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