Description
Homemade Rosemary and Sea Salt Cheese Bagels combine a chewy, flavorful bagel crust infused with fresh rosemary, topped with melted cheese and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups bread flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tbsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp baking soda (for boiling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and rosemary.
- Add warm water gradually and knead until a smooth dough forms, about 8-10 minutes.
- Cover and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Divide dough into 8 equal portions and shape each into a bagel.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil, add baking soda. Boil bagels for about 1 minute per side.
- Place boiled bagels on a baking sheet. Sprinkle shredded cheese and sea salt on top.
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Notes
- Substitute rosemary with thyme or oregano for different flavors.
- Add garlic powder or onion flakes to dough for extra taste.
- Use gouda or pepper jack cheese as alternatives.
- Brush bagels with egg wash before baking for extra shine.
- Top with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything seasoning for variety.
- Freeze baked bagels and thaw before reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg