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Avocado Bagels Recipe

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These homemade avocado bagels combine the creamy richness of ripe avocado and Greek yogurt with classic bagel dough, creating a soft yet chewy treat perfect for breakfast or brunch. Boiled briefly in a maple syrup-infused water bath and topped with everything bagel seasoning, these bagels offer a subtle sweetness and a savory crust. Customize with your favorite toppings for a delicious, nutritious start to your day.

Ingredients

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Homemade Bagels

  • 2 ½ cups (375 g) white all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ teaspoons (7 g) dry yeast
  • ⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons (90 g) lukewarm water
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • ¼ cup (60 g) plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon oil (for greasing the bowl)
  • ¼ cup (70 g) maple syrup
  • Everything Bagel Seasoning (quantity as desired)

Toppings (Optional)

  • Cream cheese
  • Ripe avocado slices
  • Rocket (arugula)
  • Microgreens
  • Tomato slices
  • Crunchy cucumbers
  • Pickled red onions
  • Roasted cherry tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine lukewarm water and dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 10 minutes until the mixture is foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Prepare Avocado Mixture: In a food processor, blend the ripe avocado and Greek yogurt until completely smooth and creamy. Alternatively, mash with a fork, ensuring no lumps remain for a consistent texture in the dough.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt to evenly distribute the salt throughout the flour.
  4. Form Dough: Add the creamy avocado-yogurt mixture and the activated yeast water to the flour mixture. Use a spatula to combine until a shaggy dough forms, then knead by hand for 3 to 4 minutes until the dough is smooth and all flour is incorporated.
  5. First Rise: Lightly grease a mixing bowl with oil and place the dough ball inside. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature for about 1 to 1 ½ hours, or until the dough has doubled in size.
  6. Shape Bagels: Divide the risen dough into 6 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball, then poke a hole through the center and gently stretch to form a ring-shaped bagel. Optionally, let the shaped bagels rest for 15-20 minutes before boiling.
  7. Preheat Oven and Prepare Boiling Water: Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the maple syrup to infuse a subtle sweetness.
  8. Boil Bagels: Boil each bagel in the maple syrup water for 45-60 seconds on each side. This boiling step ensures a chewy crust and proper texture. Remove bagels with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack to drain.
  9. Add Seasoning and Bake: While the bagels are still damp but cool enough to handle, generously sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on top and optionally on the bottoms. Place the bagels on a baking sheet and bake for 22-24 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow the bagels to cool on a wire rack before slicing. Serve with your choice of toppings such as cream cheese, avocado slices, rocket, microgreens, or other fresh veggies for a delicious meal.

Notes

  • Make sure the water used to activate the yeast is lukewarm to avoid killing the yeast.
  • Blending the avocado and yogurt until completely smooth helps achieve a better dough texture.
  • Boiling the bagels in maple syrup-infused water adds a subtle sweetness and helps create the classic chewy bagel crust.
  • Everything bagel seasoning is essential for authentic flavor but can be adjusted or omitted based on preference.
  • The resting step after shaping the bagels is optional but can result in slightly lighter texture.
  • Customize toppings per your taste; the combinations suggested add fresh and contrasting textures and flavors.

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