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Sourdough Sun Dried Tomato Bagels with Herbs and Cheese

Indulgent Sourdough Sun Dried Tomato Bagels with Herbs and Cheese

Sourdough Sun Dried Tomato Bagels with Herbs and Cheese offer a delightful mix of flavors, combining tangy sourdough with rich umami and aromatic herbs.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 bagels
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups Bread Flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour.
  • 1 cup Sourdough Starter Essential for flavor.
  • 1 packet Yeast (optional) Speeds up proofing.
  • 1.5 cups Water Hydrates flour.
  • 2 teaspoons Sea Salt Enhances flavors.
For the Flavor
  • 1 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Adds umami flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Minced Garlic Savory depth.
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Minced Onion Savory depth.
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Basil Enhances aroma.
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Thyme Enhances aroma.
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese (e.g., mozzarella) For a gooey center.
For the Bath and Baking
  • 2 tablespoons Baking Soda Creates chewy crust.
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Enhances browning.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pot
  • Baking sheet
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Dough: Combine sourdough starter and optional yeast in a bowl. Stir in bread flour and sea salt, add sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, onion, basil, thyme, and cheese. Gradually add water until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. Knead: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour.
  4. Shape Bagels: Punch dough down, divide into eight pieces, and shape each into a bagel.
  5. Boil Bagels: In a pot, boil water, add baking soda and sugar, then boil each bagel for 1 minute on each side.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and bake bagels on a parchment-lined sheet for about 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bagelCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Allow bagels to cool before slicing. Experiment with flavor variations using different toppings.

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