Pink Poppy Seed Bagels
Pink Poppy Seed Bagels are a vibrant and delightful twist on the classic bagel, perfect for adding a splash of color to your breakfast or brunch. These homemade bagels are dyed a cheerful pink using beets, and sprinkled with crunchy poppy seeds. Soft and chewy on the inside with a slightly crisp exterior, they are ideal for pairing with your favorite spreads.
Ingredients
- 1 cups warm water
- 1/2 cup beet juice room temperature
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 4 cups bread flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
Instructions
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, stir together the 1 cups warm water, 1/2 cup beet juice, and 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes or until the yeast is foamy and activated.1 cups warm water, 1/2 cup beet juice, 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- Add the 4 cups bread flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tbsp salt to the bowl, and stir until a shaggy dough forms.4 cups bread flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tbsp salt
- Fix the mixer with a dough hook and knead on medium speed for about 10 or until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a warm, damp towel, and let it rise in a draft-free place for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece of dough into a ball, then use your fingers to poke a hole in the center of each ball and stretch it out into a ring shape.
- In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the water.
- Boil the bagels, 2-3 at a time, for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until they float to the surface.
- Remove the bagels from the water using a slotted spoon and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the beaten 1 egg onto the top of each bagel, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup poppy seeds.1 egg, 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- Bake the bagels for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Let the bagels cool on a wire rack, then slice and serve.