Lemon Poppy Seed Bagels (Printable Version)

Chewy bagels with bright lemon zest and crunchy poppy seeds for a refreshing morning or snack treat.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups bread flour
02 - 1 cup vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder
03 - 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
04 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - Zest of 2 lemons

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 1 cup plain non-fat or low-fat Greek yogurt
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ For Boiling

12 - 2 quarts water
13 - 1 tablespoon honey

→ For Egg Wash

14 - 1 large egg, beaten

→ Lemon Glaze

15 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
17 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together bread flour, whey protein powder, poppy seeds, baking powder, sea salt, granulated sugar, and lemon zest until evenly mixed.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend Greek yogurt, one large egg, lemon juice, and melted unsalted butter until smooth and fully combined.
04 - Add wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir until a soft, slightly tacky dough forms.
05 - Divide the dough into 8 equal portions, roll each into a ball, then shape into bagels by forming a hole in the center.
06 - Place bagels on the prepared baking sheet, cover them, and let rest for 15 minutes to relax the dough.
07 - Bring water and honey to a gentle boil in a pot, then reduce to a simmer. Boil each bagel for 30 seconds on each side, then remove and return to the baking sheet.
08 - Brush the boiled bagels evenly with the beaten egg to enhance browning.
09 - Bake the bagels in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown.
10 - Transfer baked bagels to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
11 - Whisk together powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
12 - Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled bagels and let set before serving.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Adjust dough consistency as needed with additional yogurt or flour for optimal texture.
02 - Allowing bagels to rest properly improves chewiness and structure.
03 - Customize the lemon glaze sweetness to taste.

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