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Maple Cinnamon Chip Bagel French Toast Recipe

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This recipe for Maple French Toast Bagels combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon, maple, and a hint of sweetness into a soft, chewy bagel. Made from scratch using bread flour, cinnamon chips, and a touch of maple flavoring, these bagels are boiled and baked to perfection, resulting in a delightful breakfast treat that tastes just like French toast in bagel form.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 2 cups warm water (105°F – 113°F)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp dry active yeast
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar, packed (for later use)
  • 1 tsp maple flavoring
  • 4 1/2 – 5 cups bread flour
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups cinnamon chips

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, dry active yeast, and brown sugar. Stir gently and set aside until the mixture becomes foamy and bubbly, indicating the yeast is activated.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 4 1/2 cups of bread flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon chips, evenly distributing all dry components.
  3. Combine Yeast Mixture and Dry Ingredients: Add the foamy yeast mixture along with the maple flavoring to the dry ingredients. If the yeast mixture isn’t foamy and bubbly, discard and start again as the yeast may not be activated properly.
  4. Knead Dough: Using a stand mixer with a dough hook, knead the mixture for 10 minutes, adding up to 1/2 cup extra flour if necessary to maintain a soft, workable dough. Alternatively, knead by hand on a clean surface for 10 minutes, adding flour as needed, pushing, turning, and folding the dough repeatedly.
  5. Rest the Dough: Let the kneaded dough rest for 5 minutes, relaxing the gluten.
  6. Divide and Shape Dough: Use a sharp knife or bench scraper to cut the dough into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a tight ball, then press your thumb into the center and rotate to form classic bagel shapes. Arrange the shaped bagels on a parchment or silicone-lined baking sheet.
  7. Proof Bagels: Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and allow the bagels to rise for 20 minutes at room temperature.
  8. Preheat Oven: Once proofed, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) in preparation for baking.
  9. Boil Water: In a large pot, bring about 4 inches of water to a rolling boil for boiling the bagels.
  10. Prepare Egg Wash: Whisk together the egg, milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a small bowl and set aside.
  11. Boil Bagels: Carefully drop bagels into the boiling water in batches, boiling each side for 1 minute. Use a slotted spoon or spider strainer to flip and remove them, then place back on the baking sheet.
  12. Apply Egg Wash: Brush each boiled bagel with the prepared egg wash to enhance browning and flavor.
  13. Bake Bagels: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes or until the bagels turn golden brown.
  14. Cool and Serve: Allow the bagels to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before slicing and enjoying the delightful maple French toast flavor.
  15. Storage: Store leftover bagels in a zip-top bag at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Make sure the water is at the right temperature (105°F – 113°F) to properly activate the yeast.
  • If the yeast does not foam or bubble, discard and start again with fresh yeast and properly warmed water.
  • You can use a stand mixer with a dough hook for convenience or knead by hand.
  • Boiling the bagels before baking is essential to achieve the traditional chewy texture and glossy crust.
  • Use parchment paper or a silicone liner to prevent sticking during baking.
  • Allow the bagels to cool slightly before slicing to avoid gumminess inside.
  • You can substitute cinnamon chips with cinnamon sugar or raisins if preferred.

Keywords: Maple French Toast Bagel, homemade bagels, cinnamon bagels, breakfast bagels, sweet bagels, maple flavored bagels

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