Description
Homemade cream cheese stuffed garlic bagels deliver a mouthwatering experience straight from New York’s classic bakery traditions. Warm, chewy rings packed with creamy garlic filling will delight you from first delicious bite to last satisfying crumb.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic
Dough Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasoning and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives or parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 cups water
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Craft the foundational dough by combining flour, yeast, salt, and sugar in a spacious mixing vessel. Incorporate warm water and olive oil, stirring until a cohesive mixture emerges.
- Knead the dough thoroughly for 8-10 minutes using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, ensuring a smooth and elastic texture develops.
- Allow the dough to rest and expand in a warm environment for approximately 1 hour, or until its volume doubles substantially.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by blending cream cheese with minced garlic, chopped chives, salt, and black pepper. Refrigerate the mixture to enhance its consistency.
- Deflate the risen dough and segment it into 8 uniform portions. Gently flatten each piece into a circular shape.
- Position a tablespoon of cream cheese filling at the center of each dough circle. Carefully encase the filling by folding and pinching the edges to create a secure seal.
- Transform each filled dough ball into a traditional bagel shape by creating a central hole and gently stretching the circumference.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Bring a large pot of water, honey, and baking soda to a rolling boil. Submerge each bagel for 30 seconds per side, ensuring an even coating.
- Combine melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt to create a fragrant garlic butter mixture.
- Generously brush the boiled bagels with the garlic butter, coating them thoroughly.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until the bagels achieve a golden-brown exterior and crisp texture.
- Allow the bagels to cool momentarily before serving, revealing the luscious, garlicky cream cheese interior.
Notes
- Adjust dough hydration by adding water or flour gradually to achieve the perfect smooth, elastic texture that’s not too sticky or dry.
- Chill cream cheese mixture thoroughly to prevent leaking during shaping and ensure a concentrated garlic flavor that doesn’t overwhelm.
- Handle dough gently when stuffing to maintain air pockets and prevent dense, heavy bagels that lose their soft interior.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives by substituting all-purpose flour with a blend of gluten-free flour and xanthan gum for similar texture and rise.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 271 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 494 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg