Pumpkin Bagels
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Celebrate the return of fall with pumpkin of course
Pumpkin Bagels
Well, don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Pumpkin season is here. Once you start it’s hard to stop; especially once you open the extra large can of pumpkin puree. You know I’m not going to let a single teaspoon of it go to waste.
and it’s been so long since I’ve shared bagels with you. Of the bagels I’ve made these, these, these, and of course the blueberry that started it all, the pumpkin are easily my favorite.
They smelled SO good baking, that Ian couldn’t even wait until they cooled or had their pictures taken to dig in. Lucky for me they were as good as they smelled. Slightly sweet with hints of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg. All the best that fall has to offer. Perfectly fitting for this first day of fall, and may I suggest enjoying a delicious pumpkin coffee with your bagel.
Ingredients
- 1 envelope of active dry yeast, I use Red Star
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 3 1/2 cups King Arthur Bread Flour, you could also use AP flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 1/4 cup of very warm water {110 – 120 }
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
Instructions
- combine all of the dry ingredients
- add the water and pumpkin
- stir to combine
- knead the dough until you have a soft, smooth ball
- cover and let rise until doubled, abut 1 1/2 hours
- punch down and divide into 8 pieces
- roll each piece into a smooth ball {the smoother the ball, the better looking the bagel}
- press a floured finger into the center of each ball
- place on a lined baking sheet, cover and allow to rise 30 minutes
- bring a large pot of water to a boil
- boil, no more than two at a time for 2 minutes – flip them over, if they don’t flip themselves, after 1 minute
- pre-heat the oven to 425
- once boiled, place the bagels on the lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes – until golden brown
Enjoy!
Why don’t bagels live by the ocean?
Because then they’d be seagulls!
Sorry, I couldn’t resist as I don’t often have the chance to make bagel jokes. But seriously – I love this!! I can’t wait to give these fall-themed bagels a try.
always a classic! thanks :0
One of these days, I really will make bagels from scratch. I don’t know what’s taken me so long – but I think this is the push I needed to head in that direction! YUM!
do it! there’s no going back
These pumpkin bagels are just so fantastic!
thanks so much Jocelyn – i do love fall baking
Mmmm your bagels always have me drooling! These looks like a perfect fall treat!
thanks Julie, they are one of my favorite things to make
I will probably never make a bagel. I am sooooo impressed that you do. Boy howdy are they beauties. Pumpkin ones too. I think that is very special. Almost pushes me over the edge to make a bagel.
you really should give it a try ? they are not nearly as hard as people think, and SO worth the effort
Just wanted to say this is a great recipe. I live in a very wet climate so I added additional flour, but besides that, this is great! I’ve always avoided making bagels at home because of the extra boiling step, but I’ll be making these again this week. Thank you!!
thank you SO much! these were m y favorite bagels so far; glad you enjoyed them Erin
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They look perfect! I’ve never been good at making bagels but I totally want to try these!
these have been my favorite so far, and each time I try bagels, they get easier – almost too easy for this carb lover
Oh I bet these are amazing! Have still not attempted homemade bagels, need to change that.
it is SO much easier than I thought it would be,a nd now I can;t stop making them
Yum! Pumpkin in a bagel? Yes, please!
my favorite bagel yet! thanks Kristi
Stunning photos! I love homemade bagels but don’t make them often! Need to make these asap!
thanks Anna – homemade really are the best
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