Asiago Bagels

Name: Asiago Bagels
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 packages active dry yeast; 1 large egg yolk; 1 liters About all-purpose flour; 113 grams asiago or parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons salt; 3 Tbsps sugar

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Asiago Bagels a try. This recipe serves 12. One serving contains 285 calories, 11g of protein, and 4g of fat. If you have active yeast, egg yolk, sugar, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Combine yeast and 2 cups warm (11

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water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in sugar, salt, and 5 1/2 cups flour until moistened.

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All Purpose Flour

Sugar

Water

Salt

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Spread 1/2 cup flour on a board and scrape dough onto it. Knead dough until very smooth and elastic, 10 to 15 minutes; add more flour as required to prevent sticking.

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All Purpose Flour

Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 40 minutes.

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Wrap

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When dough is almost risen, bring 3 quarts water to boiling in a covered 4- to 5-quart pan over high heat.

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Water

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Meanwhile, knead dough on a lightly floured board to expel air, then divide into 12 equal pieces. To shape bagels, knead each piece into a smooth ball. Holding the ball with both hands, poke your thumbs through the center to form a hole. With 1 thumb in the hole, work around the bagel to make it smooth and evenly thick.

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Bagel

Dough

Set bagels on lightly floured 12- by 15-inch baking sheets; let stand, covered with plastic wrap, just until they are slightly puffy, about 10 minutes.

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Bagel

Wrap

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With your hand, gently slip bagels into boiling water, adding 4 at a time to pan. Adjust heat to maintain a gentle boil and turn bagels often until they feel firm but are still slightly spongy, 3 to 5 minutes. Chill remaining bagels until you are ready to boil them.

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Water

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With a slotted spoon, transfer bagels to a towel; drain briefly, then place bagels slightly apart on 2 lightly oiled 12- by 15-inch baking sheets.

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