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Cheddar Cheese Bagel

Homemade Cheddar Cheese Bagels That Wow Every Bite

Delightful Homemade Cheddar Cheese Bagels that are easy to make and perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bagels
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Parchment Paper
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

For the Dough

  • 1 cup Warm Water Between 110°F and 115°F
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Helps activate yeast
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Fresh for fluffy bagels
  • 2 large Eggs Provides structure
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil Adds moisture
  • 4 cups Bread Flour Can substitute all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor

For the Topping

  • 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded for topping
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash
  • Optional Toppings Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning

For Variations

  • 100 grams Finely Grated Jalapeños For Jalapeño Cheddar variation
  • 2.5 teaspoons Cinnamon For Cinnamon Raisin variation
  • 1 cup Raisins For Cinnamon Raisin variation

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Combine 1 teaspoon of sugar with 1 cup warm water, sprinkle active yeast, and let sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
  • Add eggs, vegetable oil, 2 cups bread flour, remaining sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until combined.
  • Knead dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  • Punch down the dough, divide into 12, shape into bagels, and let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Boil 16 cups of water with 2 tablespoons sugar, then boil bagels for 1 minute on each side.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F, brush bagels with egg wash, and top with cheese and other toppings before baking for 20-25 minutes.
  • Cool bagels on a rack for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Store bagels at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze individually for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bagelCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword bagel recipe, baking, breakfast, Cheddar Cheese Bagel, cheese bagels, Homemade bagels
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