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Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Bagels

Stack of cinnamon sugar bagels filled with cream cheese on a baking tray, showing their crunchy cinnamon topping.
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Homemade cinnamon sugar bagels with a crispy top and chewy center. Perfectly sweet and spiced like Panera Bread’s favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a mixer bowl, combine yeast, warm water, honey, and salt. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Add 3½ cups flour. Mix and knead for 5 minutes. Add more flour if needed.
  3. Rest dough 15 minutes, knead again 5 minutes. Let rise 4–5 hours or overnight.
  4. If chilled, bring dough to room temp. Shape into bagels. Rest 1 hour.
  5. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  6. Boil water with baking soda, sugar, and salt. Boil bagels 1 minute per side.
  7. Drain, brush with melted butter, and coat with cinnamon sugar.
  8. Bake 20 minutes. Slice to check doneness. Add 3–5 more minutes if needed.
  9. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container up to 3 days.
  • Toast leftovers for a crispy texture.

Nutrition

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