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Blueberry Bagel
Tanya

Homemade Blueberry Bagels

hewy homemade blueberry bagels bursting with fresh blueberries. A perfect treat for breakfast or brunch, these bagels combine sweet flavor with the golden crust you expect from a classic bakery-style bagel.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 bagels
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ cups bread flour 🍞
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 🍚
  • 2 tsp instant yeast or active dry yeast 🍺
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar 🍯
  • ¾ cup fresh or frozen blueberries 🫐
  • ¾-1 cup warm water 💧
  • 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup optional 🍁
  • 1 egg for egg wash 🥚
  • Extra brown sugar for boiling water, optional 🍯

Method
 

  1. Mixing the Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine bread flour, all-purpose flour, yeast, brown sugar, and warm water. Mix with a dough hook until a dough begins to form. Add blueberries and continue mixing until fully incorporated.
  2. Kneading: Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes using the dough hook or by hand on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
  3. First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Shaping: Divide dough into equal portions (about 3–4 oz each). Roll into balls, then poke a hole in the center and gently stretch into bagel shape.
  5. Boiling: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add brown sugar if desired. Boil each bagel for 30 seconds per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack.
  6. Baking: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with egg wash. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Cooling: Let bagels cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

- You can use fresh or **frozen blueberries** — keep frozen ones cold when mixing to prevent bleeding.
- Add maple syrup for a hint of extra sweetness.
- Store bagels in parchment at room temperature for 2–3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Toast before serving for best texture.
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