Cheese Bagels
- 4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 4 - 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 quarts water
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1. In a large bowl (or stand mixer bowl), mix together yeast, water and white sugar. Let stand 10 minutes.
2. Using dough hook or wooden spoon, stir in 3 cups of the flour and the salt. Continue to add more flour until you have a stiff dough, that is slightly sticky when touched. Knead with dough hook, or by hand, for 8-10 minutes. Once dough is smooth and elastic, fold in 1 cup cheddar cheese. Set dough in lightly greased bowl and cover. Let rest for 30 minutes.
3. Divide dough into 10 portions and form each into a bowl. Using your thumb, poke a hole in the centre of the ball and gently stretch to form a bagel shape. Cover with a damp towel and let rise unti double, about 30-40 minutes.
4. While dough is rising, bring water and brown sugar to a boil. Also, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place bagels in water for one minute, flip, then leave for another minute. Remove to a wire rack to drain for a few seconds, then set on lightly greased baking sheet.
5. Beat egg whites and brush each bagel with it. Sprinkle about 1 tbsp of finely shredded cheddar on top of each bagel.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, rotating baking sheet after 10 minutes. Bagels are done once golden brown. Let cool, serve and ENJOY!
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