Nishthaa Verma

A savoury a day keeps all the worries away. Making food is an art and not everyone is an expert in it. But now it can be a bit easier as listed below is the most amazing bagels recipe. Bagels are loved by all, especially for their flavour. There are plenty of types of bagels like salted, cinnamon raisin, whole wheat, etc. But what about one that kicks a punch with a bit of spice?

Chipotle chilli and smoked cheddar bagels

Courtesy of BBC Food https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/chipotle_chilli_and_75319

Preparation time: 1-2 hours. Cooking time: 10-30 minutes. Serves 12

Ingredients:

–       600g strong white bread flour

–       10g fast-action yeast

–       1½ tbsp caster sugar 

–       1 tsp cayenne pepper 

–       ½ tbsp dried oregano

–       310ml warm water

–       3 tsp salt

–       2 tsp vegetable oil

–       60g smoked cheddar, finely grated

–       2-4 chipotle chillies, finely diced

–       1 free-range egg, lighten beaten for glazing

–       Smoked paprika and extra oregano to sprinkle on top

–       1 ½ tbsp light brown sugar for poaching water

 

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180C and lightly oil a large bowl and grease two large baking sheets. In a large clean bowl, mix the flour, yeast, caster sugar, cayenne pepper and dried oregano together. In a separate bowl, mix the warm water, salt and oil, then slowly combine with the dry ingredients.
  2. On a floured surface, knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Transfer to the oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth and leave for 10 minutes. Briefly knead the dough again for a minute, cover again and leave to prove for a further 10 minutes. Add the cheese and chillies to the dough and knead until evenly distributed. Cover and set aside to prove for 30 minutes.
  3. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a neat ball. Cover with a damp tea towel and set aside to prove for 20 minutes. Shape the dough balls into rings by inserting a wooden spoon into the centre and using your fingers to gently stretch the dough.
  4. To prepare the poaching water, fill two large pans with water, add the brown sugar and bring to the boil. Poach the bagels two or three at a time for 30 seconds on each side. Lift them out with a slotted spoon, shake off any excess water and lay them on the prepared baking trays.
  5. Brush lightly with egg, sprinkle over the oregano and smoked paprika then transfer to the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden-brown.