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Maple French Toast Bagel Recipe

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This Maple French Toast Bagel recipe combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon and maple with a soft, chewy bagel texture. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these homemade bagels feature cinnamon chips folded into the dough and a maple-flavored yeast mixture. Boiled and baked to golden perfection, they emulate the classic French toast taste with a delightful twist.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 2 cups warm water (105°F – 113°F)
  • 1 tsp maple flavoring
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tbsp dry active yeast
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed (plus 1 tbsp brown sugar for yeast mixture)
  • 4 1/2 – 5 cups bread flour
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar (for egg wash)
  • 1 1/2 cups cinnamon chips (recommended: Orson Gygi brand)

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, active dry yeast, and 1 tbsp of brown sugar. Stir gently and set aside for about 5-10 minutes until the mixture is foamy and bubbly. If it doesn’t activate, discard and start over with fresh yeast and properly warmed water.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer bowl, whisk together 4 1/2 cups bread flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon chips evenly to distribute.
  3. Combine Dough: Pour the foamy yeast mixture and maple flavoring into the dry ingredients. Using either a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook or by hand, mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead Dough: Knead the dough for about 10 minutes, adding up to 1/2 cup more flour as needed to keep the dough soft but workable. Knead either by stand mixer or by hand on a clean surface, pushing, turning, and folding the dough repeatedly.
  5. Rest Dough: Let the kneaded dough rest for 5 minutes to relax the gluten and improve texture.
  6. Shape Bagels: Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces using a sharp knife or bench scraper. Shape each piece into a tight ball. Create the classic bagel hole by pressing your thumb into the center of each ball, twisting and stretching the dough around your thumb to form a circle. Place each shaped bagel on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  7. Proof the Bagels: Cover the cookie sheet tightly with plastic wrap and let the bagels rise for 20 minutes until slightly puffed.
  8. Preheat Oven and Prepare Boiling Water: When the bagels have risen, preheat your oven to 425°F. Meanwhile, bring about 4 inches of water to a rolling boil in a large pot.
  9. Make Egg Wash: Whisk together the egg, milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla in a small bowl. Set aside for brushing.
  10. Boil Bagels: Carefully drop the bagels, in batches if necessary, into the boiling water. Boil each side for 1 minute (total 2 minutes per bagel) using a slotted spoon to flip and remove them. Return boiled bagels to the lined cookie sheet.
  11. Apply Egg Wash: Brush each boiled bagel generously with the egg wash mixture to encourage browning and add a glossy finish.
  12. Bake Bagels: Bake the bagels in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes or until they turn golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
  13. Cool and Serve: Allow the bagels to cool on a rack for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy your homemade maple French toast bagels!
  14. Store Properly: Store leftover bagels in a zip-top bag at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • For best cinnamon flavor and proper melting, use Orson Gygi cinnamon chips rather than Hershey’s brand, which may melt into an orange color and alter taste.
  • Ensure water temperature is between 105°F and 113°F for yeast activation; too hot or cold water will prevent proper rising.
  • Adding flour gradually during kneading helps maintain a perfect dough texture—soft but not sticky.
  • Boiling the bagels before baking is critical for achieving their classic chewy texture.
  • Allow bagels to cool completely before slicing to avoid tearing.

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