Easy Blueberry Bagel Recipe You’ll Want Every Morning
A soft-yet-chewy bread ring loaded with the tangy sweetness of real blueberries. Each blueberry bagel boasts a golden crust and tender interior perfect for toasting or enjoying as-is.
Ingredients
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour plus extra for kneading
- 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- 1¼ cups warm water around 110°F
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1¼ teaspoons salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- Optional ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar; let foam for about 5 minutes.
- Combine Dry: In a large bowl, stir flour, salt, and optional spices.
- Form Dough: Add yeast mixture to dry ingredients; knead until smooth (8–10 minutes).
- Fold In Berries: Gently incorporate blueberries until evenly distributed.
- First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it double in size (60–90 minutes).
- Shape: Punch down dough, divide into 8–10 pieces, and poke a hole in each center.
- Second Rise: Let bagels rest for 20–30 minutes on a parchment-lined sheet.
- Boil: Boil bagels 30–45 seconds per side.
- Bake: Transfer to a 425°F oven; bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden.
Notes
Feel free to swap out some of the all-purpose flour with bread flour for extra chewiness. Always ensure your yeast is fresh for optimal rise and flavor.