Texas-Style Bagels – Ak

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Servings: 18 Difficulty: Advanced
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Spicy, chewy bagels infused with jalape&# 195;±o and Tabasco for a bold Texas kick.
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Texas-Style Bagels – Ak

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 18 Calories: 138.4

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These Texas-Style Bagels deliver a serious punch of flavor with every bite. Infused with fresh jalapeños and a splash of Tabasco sauce, they offer a perfect balance of spicy heat and savory depth. The dough yields a classic chewy interior with a crisp, golden crust, thanks to the traditional boiling method before baking. They are an excellent addition to breakfast spreads, sandwich menus, or as a hearty snack. The combination of black pepper and sugar creates a subtle sweetness that rounds out the spice. Ideal for gatherings or a lazy weekend morning, these homemade bagels are sure to become a favorite. Serve them warm with butter, cream cheese, or alongside a hearty meal for a satisfying experience.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Stir yeast into 1 1/2 cups warm water in a large bowl.
  2. Let stand until bubbly, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in sugar, salt, pepper, Tabasco, and 3 tablespoons of the chopped jalapeño.
  4. Add enough flour to make a soft dough, mixing gently.
  5. Knead dough on a lightly floured board until smooth and elastic, adding remaining flour as necessary.
  6. Let dough stand in a warm place for 15 minutes.
  7. Punch down dough; roll on a lightly floured board into a rectangle 13 x 4 inches, about 1 inch thick.
  8. Cut dough into 18 strips with a floured knife.
  9. Roll each strip gently to form a rope 1/2 inch thick.
  10. Moisten ends of each rope and press together to form bagel shapes.
  11. Place bagels on floured cookie sheets.
  12. Let stand covered for 20 minutes.
  13. Heat one gallon of water to boiling in a large stock pot, then reduce heat to medium.
  14. Place 3 to 4 bagels in the stock pot.
  15. Simmer uncovered for 7 minutes.
  16. Drain bagels on a towel.
  17. Repeat boiling process with remaining bagels.
  18. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  19. Brush bagels with beaten egg and sprinkle with remaining jalapeño pepper.
  20. Bake bagels on ungreased cookie sheet until golden, 30 to 35 minutes.
  21. Cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 18

Amount Per Serving
Calories 138.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.0g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 14758.8mg615%
Total Carbohydrate 31.1g11%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g12%
Sugars 12.2g
Protein 3.3g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: bagels, texan, spicy, jalapeno, tabasco, homemade, bread, boiled, baked, chewy, pepper, yeast, dough, breakfast, snack, spicy-bread, artisan, oven
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