Everything Bagels (beagles) 🐶

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:45:20 GMT

Step 1

Combine all dough ingredients except butter and knead either in a stand mixer/bread machine or on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes.

Step 2

When smooth, add the butter and knead again for another 5 minutes (or until the dough is smooth)

Step 3

Take a small piece of dough and stretch it between your fingers. If you can stretch it thin and translucent without tearing, it's done. This is called the 'windowpane test'.

Step 4

Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Once the dough has risen slightly, knock out the air and split into 6 x 63g portions (body). With the remaining dough split into 6 x 21g portions (head, ears and tail). Cover and rest for an additional 15 minutes.

Step 6

Meanwhile, cut 6 large (12cm x 12cm) squares out of baking paper.

Step 7

Using a rolling pin, flatten a 63g portion of dough into a flat oval shape. Place the flattened dough on the bench lengthways and roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seams shut and flatten one of the ends slightly with the rolling pin. Join the ends of the log together with the flattened side wrapping around the other end. Pinch the seams shut. Repeat with the rest of the 63g portions.

Step 8

Pinch off a small amount of dough for the 2 ears and tail from a 21g portion. With the remaining dough, shape into an inverted triangle and attach to a shaped bagel firmly with a bit of water. If the dough isn’t attached firmly they’ll fall off during the boiling process.

Step 9

Flatten the reserved dough slightly to make small oval shapes for the ears and apply to the head with water. For the tail, roll the dough into a thin log shape. Place the tail down onto a square of baking paper first. Apply a bit of water to the tail before placing the body on top. Wrap the tail around the bagel following the curve shape. Repeat with the remaining dough portions.

Step 10

Once the dough had been shaped, cover with a damp tea towel and let rise for a second time for 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200c and prepare the boiling solution.

Step 11

In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil before stirring in the caster sugar. When the sugar is fully dissolved start boiling the bagels.

Step 12

Pick up the proofed bagels carefully and drop them one by one into the solution. Remove the baking paper squares carefully. After 30 seconds, flip, and boil for another 30 seconds. Remove the bagels from the solution using a slotted spoon and place onto the prepared baking tray. Continue with the rest of the bagels.

Step 13

Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning onto the bagels if desired and bake at 190 degrees c for 20-25 minutes or until golden.

Step 14

When the bagels are cool, draw the facial features using melted dark chocolate and a toothpick.

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