Plain Bagel & Cream Cheese Recipe
Make Plain Bagel & Cream Cheese Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Bagel
Cream Cheese Spread
Method
Bagel Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Prepare Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Once the yeast mixture is frothy, pour it into the flour mixture. Stir until a rough dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- 5
Shape Bagels
After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then poke a hole through the center with your finger to form a bagel shape.
- 6
Second Rise
Place the shaped bagels on a floured surface, cover them with a cloth, and let them rest for another 20 minutes.
- 7
Boil Bagels
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and gently drop in the bagels, boiling them for about 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove and place on a baking sheet.
- 8
Egg Wash
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Brush the boiled bagels with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- 10
Cool
Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
Cream Cheese Spread Preparation
- 11
Prepare Cream Cheese
In a mixing bowl, soften the cream cheese by allowing it to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- 12
Mix Ingredients
Add garlic powder, chopped chives, salt, and black pepper to the softened cream cheese. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- 13
Serve
Spread the cream cheese on the cooled bagels and enjoy!
