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Twisted Cheese Bagels

Twisted Cheese Bagels

4.50 from 2 votes
These Twisted Cheese Bagels are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. Made with freshly made dough and packed with rich flavorful cheese and an irresistible flakiness, these bagels offer a burst of flavor and texture in every bite.
Servings 8 bagels
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour 19 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 58 minutes
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Ingredients
  

For the dough

  • 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ tsp (7g) active dry yeast , or 25g fresh yeast
  • 1 tsp (5g) salt
  • 1 tbsp (15g) sugar
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) water , warm
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) milk , warm
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup (60g) butter , melted

For filling

  • 1/4 cup (60g) butter , softened, divided
  • 1 cup (100g) cheddar cheese , grated, divided

For topping

  • 1 egg , beaten, for brushing
  • flaky sea salt
  • sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or bagel seasoning

Instructions
 

Prepare the dough.

  • In a large bowl add yeast, sugar and warm water. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes to activate the yeast.
    dissolve yeast in water
  • Add the rest of the ingredients, flour, salt, milk, egg, and melted butter.
  • Stir to combine and knead for 5-8 minutes until the dough is soft and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
    knead the dough
  • Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for about 1 hour in a warm area, until doubled in size.

How to shape the flaky twisted cheese bagels.

  • Punch the dough down and transfer to an oiled surface. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 16 x12 inches (40x30cm) rectangle.
    roll the dough into a rectangle
  • With the back of a spoon or a spatula, spread 2 tablespoons (30g) of softened butter over two-thirds of the rolled dough.
    spread butter over the dough
  • Sprinkle ½ cup (50g) cheddar cheese over two-thirds of the dough.
    spread cheese over the dough
  • Fold the dough like a letter into thirds, starting with the unbuttered side of the rectangle. Rotate the dough at 90° and repeat rolling the dough into a 16 x12 inches (40x30cm) rectangle.
    fold dough as a letter
  • Again, spread 2 tablespoons (30g) softened butter over two-thirds of the rectangle. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup (50g) cheddar cheese over two-thirds of the dough.
  • Fold the dough like a letter into thirds, starting with the unbuttered side of the rectangle.
  • Cut the dough into 8 equal pieces.
    divide the dough into 8 equal pieces
  • Twist each piece and bring the ends together, pinch the ends and place on a parchment paper baking sheet.
    twist and shape the bagels
  • Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for 20-30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
  • Brush the buns with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
    baked twisted cheese bagels

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 bagelCalories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10.7gFat: 17.2gSaturated Fat: 10.4gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 390mgPotassium: 112mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 2.9gCalcium: 133mgIron: 3mg
Calories: 379kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bread, cheese, twisted bagels