Pumpkin Spiced Bagels

By Texaschef11

Ingredients

• To Cook:
• * 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons warm water (100-110 degrees)
• * 3 1/4 tsp instant yeast
• * 1/4 cup + 2 Tbs brown sugar
• * 1 tsp salt
• * 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
• * 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• * 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• * 1 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• * 3/4 tsp allspice
• * 3 cups bread flour
• * 3 quarts water
• * 2 Tbs sugar
• * 1 tsp cinnamon
• * 1 egg, for egg wash

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all the ingredients for the dough, through allspice, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix to combine, then add the flour. Mix on low speed to just combine, and switch to the dough hook. Knead on medium speed for 12-15 minutes, then turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead a few times. Turn into a lightly-oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to rise for about an hour.

Punch down the dough. Divide into 8 equal parts, and roll into balls. Use your thumb to form a hole in the center, then stretch smooth the dough to form an even shape. Place on a baking sheet and continue with the remaining dough. Cover the baking sheet with a clean kitchen towel, and allow to rise until puffed, about 45 minutes.

In a large saucepan, bring the water and 1 Tablespoon of sugar to boil. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Sprinkle a baking sheet with cornmeal. Whisk together 1 egg plus 1 teaspoon of water or milk in a small bowl.

Working a few bagels at a time, boil the bagels 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the water and place on a rack to dry for about 1 minute, and repeat with remaining bagels.

Transfer the bagels to the prepared baking sheet, then brush with egg wash. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar if using.

Bake 15 minutes, or until bagels are golden-brown.