Bagels and Cream Cheese

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Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a measuring cup, add water and yeast; do not mix.
  2. 2In a mixing bowl, add flour, sugar, and any other desired spices.
  3. 3Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
  4. 4Pour the yeast mixture into the well and mix.
  5. 5Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until gluten develops.
  6. 6Cover and let the dough rise for 30 minutes.
  7. 7Prepare cream cheese: In a saucepan, heat milk until it steams.
  8. 8Reduce heat to medium, and stir in vinegar or lemon juice until curds form.
  9. 9Strain the curds.
  10. 10In a blender, mix the curds with chives and seasoning.
  11. 11Refrigerate the cream cheese.
  12. 12Cut the risen dough into six pieces.
  13. 13Prepare a baking soda bath by mixing baking soda in water.
  14. 14Dip each bagel piece in the baking soda bath for 1 minute on each side.
  15. 15Place bagels on a baking sheet and let the tops dry.
  16. 16Lightly brush with oil and add desired toppings.
  17. 17Bake bagels at 425°F.
  18. 18Assemble bagels with cream cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 packet yeast
  • 4 spoonfuls sugar
  • 6 cups flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 milk
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 handful chives
  • 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Equipment

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