Description
Spicy Jalapeño Cheddar Bagels are a delicious and flavorful snack that combines the warmth of freshly baked bagels with the kick of jalapeños and the richness of cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 ¾ cups warm water (105-115°F or 40-46°C)
- 2 tablespoons barley malt syrup or honey
- 2–3 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
- 8 cups water (for boiling)
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- Optional: everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), combine the bread flour, yeast, and salt. Add the warm water and barley malt syrup/honey. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes, either by hand on a lightly floured surface or with a dough hook in a stand mixer. The dough should be smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough to release the air. On a lightly floured surface, gently flatten the dough into a rectangle. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and diced jalapeños evenly over the dough. Knead the cheese and jalapeños into the dough until well distributed.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 8 inches long. Bring the ends together, overlapping them slightly, and press down to seal.
- Place the shaped bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for 20-30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Bring the 8 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the baking soda.
- Gently drop the bagels into the boiling water, 2-3 at a time. Boil for 1 minute per side.
- Remove the bagels from the water with a slotted spoon and place them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. If desired, sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let the bagels cool on a wire rack before slicing and enjoying.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of jalapeños to suit your spice preference.
- Bagels can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- These bagels are great for breakfast or as a snack!
- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg