Pumpkin Spice Bagels

Pumpkin Spice Bagels

2/3 cup plus 2 Tb water (70 to 80 degrees), divided
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

3/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp ground allspice

1/2 tsp ground cloves

3 cup bread flour

1 pkg (1/4 oz) active dry yeast...or 2 1/2 tsp

1 egg white

1 Tb cornmeal

In bread machine pan, place 2/3 cup water, pumpkin, brown sugar, salt, spices, flour and yeast, in order suggested by manufacturer.  Select dough setting (check after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 Tb of water or flour if needed).

When cycle is compelted, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.  Shape into nine balls. Push thumb through centers to form a 1 inch hole.  Stretch and shape dough to form an even ring.  Cover and let rest for 10 minutes; flatten rings slightly.

Fill a Dutch oven 2/3 full with water; bring to a boil.  Drop bagels, two at a time, into boiling water.  Cook for 45 seconds; turn and cook 45 seconds on other side.  Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.

Whisk egg white and remaining water; brush over bagels.  Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and sprinkle with cornmeal.  Place bagels 2 inches apart on prepared pan.  Bake at 400 degrees fro 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove to wire racks to cool.

I made 6 large bagels and 4 mini ones out of this batch.  Not sure why they wrinkled up so much when I dropped them in the water but the texture came out nice.  It's chewy and not real crunchy, which I like.

I tried these with honey and plain cream cheese.  I like the cream cheese way better but it wasn't bad with honey either.  This will definitely be my breakfast in the morning!

This post is linked to:

Tuesdays at the Table at All the Small Stuff

Tasty Tuesday at Beauty and Bedlam

Tempt My Tummy Tuesday at At the Well

Tasty Tuesday at A Beautiful Mess

Homemaker Monday at 11th Heaven's Homemaker Haven

Just Something I Whipped Up at The Girl Creative Party Blog

Show Us What You're Working With at Me and My Bucket

Family Food Fridays at Get Healthy Cheap

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