Description
Asiago cheese bagels bring New York-style bakery magic straight to home kitchens. Rich, tangy asiago cheese creates a crispy golden crust that elevates classic breakfast bread with irresistible flavor you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) freshly shredded asiago cheese
- 4.5 to 5.5 cups (540 to 660 grams) flour (high gluten or bread flour is best, but all-purpose flour will work)
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) very warm water (not boiling)
Leavening and Sweeteners:
- 2 packets active dry yeast (quick rising)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons salt
Additional:
- Olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm water, honey, and yeast in a stand mixer bowl. Allow the mixture to become frothy and bubbly, indicating the yeast is alive and active.
- Gradually incorporate salt and flour into the yeast mixture, using a bread hook to blend. Slowly add additional flour until the dough transforms into a smooth, cohesive texture that no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl.
- Thoroughly knead the dough, either with the mixer or by hand, until it becomes elastic and develops a consistent, smooth surface. This process develops the gluten and ensures proper texture.
- Shape the dough into a compact disc, transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, and cover completely with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel. Let the dough rest and rise in a warm environment until it doubles in volume.
- Deflate the risen dough by gently pressing down. Divide the dough into 15 equal portions and roll each into a smooth, uniform ball.
- Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing space between each. Let them undergo a second rise for approximately 30 minutes.
- Carefully create a hole in the center of each dough ball, forming the classic bagel shape. Simultaneously, preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare a large pot of water mixed with brown sugar. Gently lower bagels into the water, boiling 3 at a time. Cook for 2 minutes on one side, then flip and boil for an additional 30 seconds.
- Return the boiled bagels to the baking sheet and generously sprinkle asiago cheese over the surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the bagels achieve a rich, golden-brown color.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bagels to cool completely before slicing to maintain their structural integrity.
Notes
- Elevate breakfast with these cheesy, golden-brown bagels that transform your morning routine.
- Asiago cheese adds a rich, nutty flavor that melts perfectly into each handcrafted bagel’s surface.
- Homemade bagels require patience but reward you with an incredible taste that store-bought versions can’t match.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg