Whimsical Rainbow Bagels
A colorful twist on classic bagels, these whimsical Rainbow Bagels are not only visually striking but also soft and chewy, making them a delightful breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 12 bagels 1x
- Category: Bakery
- Method: Boiling and Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 5 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
- Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and dye each with food coloring. Wrap in cling wrap.
- Roll each colored dough portion into long strips and twist together to form bagels.
- Let the shaped bagels rise on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) in the last 5 minutes of rise.
- Boil a large pot of water and stir in baking soda. Boil each bagel for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Transfer bagels to the baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh yeast. Customize colors and toppings to your liking!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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