Berry Bagels

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I have always wanted to make bagels and this is the result of several recipies and my own ideas for what may taste yummy. The bagels are chewy and sweet!!

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Steps

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In a bowl , mix the yeast , sugar , and warm water.

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Let sit for 5 minutes or until bubbly.

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Put the extract in a bowl with your berries.

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Set aside for later.

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Mix salt in with the 4 to 5 cups of the flour , and:.

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With a strong spoon , mix in.

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When the dough gets stiff , turn it out on the table and kneed for 5 minutes adding flour as needed.

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Place dough in greased bowl and cover with damp cloth.

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Let rise until double in size.

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Punch down dough and divide into 12 balls.

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I placed a spoonful of berries in the center of each ball , folded it closed and pinched it.

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Next , i used my thumb and made a hole in the bagel careful not to let the berries sneak out.

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After shaping bagles , place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper to rise for 15 minutes.

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While the bagels are rising , bring to a boil 12 cups of water and one tlb.

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Of sugar.

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Boil bagels in batches.

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Boil on each side for a total of 5 minutes.

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Take bagels out with slotted spoon and place on paper towel.

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Sprinkle co.

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Ingredients

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warm water, sugar, yeast, flour, salt, mixed dried fruit, raspberry extract, cornmeal, nonstick cooking spray, parchment paper, egg, water