Cranberry Orange Bagels

Brighten up your mornings with these homemade Cranberry Orange Bagels, a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and chewy perfection. Infused with zesty orange and studded with dried cranberries, these bagels offer a fresh twist on a classic favorite. Crafted with a warm, honey-scented dough and gently boiled to achieve that irresistible chew, they’re then baked to a golden-brown finish for the ultimate bakery-style experience at home. Perfect as a breakfast centerpiece or a mid-afternoon treat, these bagels are easy to customize with your favorite schmear or topping. With simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions, you’ll love baking up this vibrant creation that’s bursting with flavor and texture.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:90 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:115 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 1 tablespoon Fresh orange zest
• 1.25 cups Warm water
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Baking soda
• 8 cups Water (for boiling bagels)
• 1 large Egg white
• 1 tablespoon Water (for egg wash)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, granulated sugar, and instant yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.

Step 2

Mix in salt, fresh orange zest, and honey. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, 1 cup at a time, until a dough forms.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Gently knead in the dried cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 5

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place until doubled in size.

Step 6

Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a smooth ball. Poke your thumb through the center of each ball to form a hole, and gently stretch the hole to about 2 inches wide.

Step 7

Place formed bagels on a lightly floured surface, cover with a damp towel, and let rest for 10 minutes.

Step 8

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 9

In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of baking soda. Reduce heat to a simmer.

Step 10

Gently lower bagels, 2-3 at a time, into the simmering water. Boil for 1 minute on each side, then remove with a slotted spoon and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 11

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg white and 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the boiled bagels with the egg wash.

Step 12

Bake the bagels in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 13

Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy your homemade Cranberry Orange Bagels!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2948.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2354.8

Total Fat 5.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7420.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 511.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.8g	0%
Total Sugars 131.6g
Protein 56.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 89.4mg	0%
Iron 23.2mg	0%
Potassium 736.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.0%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 88.3%