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Panera Bread Cinnamon Crunch Bagel

Homemade Panera Bread Cinnamon Crunch Bagel Bliss

Recreate the Panera Bread Cinnamon Crunch Bagel experience at home with this quick and easy recipe.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bagels
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bagel Dough
  • 1 cup Warm Water 110°F to 115°F
  • 2 teaspoons Yeast Instant or active dry
  • 4 cups Bread Flour Can substitute half for whole wheat
  • 3 tablespoons Brown Sugar Plus ½ cup for topping
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Honey For boiling
  • 1 large Egg White Optional for shine
For the Crunch Topping
  • ¼ cup Butter Melted (can substitute with dairy-free)
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • pot
  • wire rack
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Slotted spoon
  • plastic wrap
  • kitchen towel

Method
 

Mixing and Baking
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add bread flour, brown sugar, and salt. Mix until dough is sticky.
  3. Knead the dough for 6-8 minutes on a floured surface until smooth.
  4. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
  5. For the topping, mix melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour in a bowl until crumbly.
  6. Punch down the dough, divide into 12 pieces, roll into balls, and shape into bagels.
  7. Let shaped bagels rest on a baking sheet for 10 minutes.
  8. Boil water with honey, cook bagels for 45 seconds on each side.
  9. Preheat oven to 425°F. Brush with egg wash, sprinkle topping, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  10. Cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bagelCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 1mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These bagels can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for the best texture.

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