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Panera Bread Cinnamon Crunch Bagel

Homemade Panera Bread Cinnamon Crunch Bagel Bliss

This homemade Panera Bread Cinnamon Crunch Bagel recipe offers a chewy bagel topped with a sweet, crunchy topping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bagels
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2.25 cups Warm Water Ensure the water is between 110°F to 115°F for optimal results.
  • 3.25 teaspoons Yeast Instant or active dry.
  • 6 cups Bread Flour Can be swapped with all-purpose flour, but texture will vary.
  • 1.5 tablespoons Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and moisture.
  • 3 teaspoons Salt Enhances flavor and strengthens gluten.
For Boiling
  • 8 cups Water Essential for achieving chewy bagel texture.
  • 0.25 cups Honey Sweetens boiling water.
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 Egg White Room temperature is best for mixing.
  • 1 tablespoon Additional Water
For the Cinnamon Crunch Topping
  • 0.25 cups Butter Melted.
  • 2/3 cups Brown Sugar Packed.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon For signature flavor.
  • 2.5 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Helps achieve crumble texture.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Dutch oven
  • baking sheet
  • whisk
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Combine warm water and yeast in a bowl; let proof for 5 minutes. Add bread flour, brown sugar, and salt. Mix on low speed for 2-3 minutes.
Kneading the Dough
  1. Knead dough on a floured surface for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
First Rise
  1. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
Prepare Cinnamon Crunch Topping
  1. Mix melted butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and flour to create a crumbly topping.
Shaping the Bagels
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Punch down dough, divide into 12 portions, shape into bagels and let rest for 10 minutes.
Boiling the Bagels
  1. Boil water and honey, add bagels two at a time for 45 seconds on each side.
Baking the Bagels
  1. Transfer bagels to greased sheet, apply egg wash and sprinkle topping. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bagelCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 9gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure water temperature is correct, knead until smooth, boil for exact time, space well on baking sheet, and let the topping sit for enhanced texture.

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