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Rainbow Bagels

Rainbow Bagels: Brighten Your Breakfast with this Fun Recipe

These Rainbow Bagels bring a colorful twist to breakfast, combining fun and flavor in every chewy bite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
First Rise 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 6 bagels
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups Bread Flour Opt for high-gluten flour for best results.
  • 1.5 cups Warm Water 110°F for optimal yeast activation.
  • 2 teaspoons Yeast Active dry or instant yeast works well.
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Brown sugar can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 teaspoons Salt Enhances flavor and controls yeast activity.
For Coloring
  • 5 tablespoons Natural Food Dyes Try brands like Watkins for best results.
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 whole Egg Omit for a vegan version.

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon
  • Floured Surface
  • Small bowls
  • Parchment-lined baking sheet
  • Large pot
  • Oven
  • wire rack

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, warm water, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Coloring Dough
  1. Divide the dough into five equal portions and knead each piece with different natural food dyes.
First Rise
  1. Place each colored dough in a greased bowl, cover, and set in a warm spot for about 12 hours or overnight.
Shaping
  1. Punch each dough down gently, roll into long ropes, twist them together, and form a circle.
Water Bath
  1. Boil water in a large pot. Preheat your oven to 425°F and boil each bagel for about 30 seconds on both sides.
Egg Wash
  1. Place the bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with beaten egg.
Baking
  1. Bake bagels for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Cooling
  1. Transfer bagels to a wire rack and cool for about 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bagelCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 10gFat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 340mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store in a zip-top bag for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 6 months.

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