Avocado Bagels with Everything Bagel Seasoning Recipe
These homemade avocado bagels combine the creaminess of ripe avocado and Greek yogurt with the classic chewy texture of traditional bagels. Perfectly boiled in maple syrup water for a subtle sweetness and topped with everything bagel seasoning, they offer a fresh twist on a beloved breakfast staple. Ideal for topping with cream cheese and fresh greens, these bagels are a delicious and nutritious treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 bagels 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups white all purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 ½ tsp dry yeast
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- Everything Bagel Seasoning (to taste)
Wet Ingredients
- ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp lukewarm water
- 1 ripe avocado
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 1 tbsp oil (for greasing the bowl)
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix lukewarm water with dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is activated.
- Prepare Avocado Mixture: Blend the ripe avocado and plain Greek yogurt in a food processor until smooth and creamy, or mash thoroughly with a fork ensuring no lumps remain.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt evenly.
- Mix Dough: Add the avocado-yogurt blend and activated yeast water to the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms, then knead by hand for 3 to 4 minutes until all the flour is fully incorporated and the dough becomes smooth.
- First Rise: Lightly grease a mixing bowl with oil. Place the dough ball inside and cover with a towel or plastic wrap. Let it rise at room temperature for 1 to 1 ½ hours until it doubles in size.
- Shape Bagels: Divide the risen dough into 6 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball, poke a hole through the center, and gently stretch into a ring shape. Optionally, let shaped bagels rest for 15–20 minutes before boiling.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Boiling Water: Set oven to 400°F (205°C). Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the maple syrup.
- Boil Bagels: Carefully boil each bagel in the maple syrup water for 45 to 60 seconds on each side to develop a chewy crust. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack to drain.
- Season and Bake: While the bagels are still damp but cool enough to handle, sprinkle the tops (and bottoms if desired) with everything bagel seasoning. Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 24 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove baked bagels from the oven and cool on a wire rack before slicing. Serve with your favorite toppings such as cream cheese, avocado slices, rocket, microgreens, or other fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Using lukewarm water is crucial to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- The maple syrup in the boiling water adds a subtle sweetness and helps develop a beautiful crust.
- If short on time, you may skip the 15-20 minute resting period after shaping the bagels, but resting helps with better texture.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt.
- Store leftover bagels in an airtight container, and refresh by toasting before serving.
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