Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsTune-Up CaféSmoked Salmon Bagel Recipe

Smoked Salmon Bagel Recipe

Inspired by Tune-Up Café
Time2h
Serves4

cream cheese, arugula, capers, red onions, homemade bagel

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Ingredients

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Bagel Ingredients

Topping Ingredients

Method

Bagel Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. Add flour and salt, then mix until a dough forms.

  2. 2

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl and cover for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

  3. 3

    Shape the Bagels

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then poke a hole through the center with your finger and stretch to form a bagel shape.

  4. 4

    Boil the Bagels

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add baking soda. Boil each bagel for about 1 minute on each side, then remove and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  5. 5

    Bake the Bagels

    Brush each bagel with egg wash and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Prepare the Bagel

    Slice the cooled bagel in half and spread cream cheese generously on both halves.

  2. 7

    Add Toppings

    Layer smoked salmon, arugula, capers, and thin slices of red onion on top of the cream cheese.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Close the bagel and cut in half if desired. Serve immediately.

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