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Creamy center, crunchy cinnamon Banana Bread Bagel

Banana Bread Bagel with Cinnamon Crunch

  • Author: Julie
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 bagels
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Imagine biting into a warm, golden bagel that combines the nostalgic comfort of banana bread with the satisfying chew of perfectly boiled and baked bagels. Crowned with a buttery cinnamon crunch topping that shatters delicately with each bite, these banana bread bagels deliver an unforgettable taste experience that works for breakfast, brunch, or anytime indulgence.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour (substitute half with bread flour for extra chew)
  • Salt
  • Instant or active dry yeast
  • Ripe bananas (approximately ½ cup mashed)
  • Sourdough discard
  • Warm water
  • Honey
  • Butter (for topping)
  • Brown sugar (for topping)
  • Ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • Egg wash (for adherence and shine)

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients in your mixer bowl. In a separate bowl, dissolve sourdough discard in warm water with honey. Mash bananas until smooth, then incorporate all ingredients. Knead 5-7 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic, adding flour by the tablespoon if too sticky.
  2. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1.5-2 hours until doubled.
  3. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each into a tight ball before poking and stretching to create the bagel hole. Allow the shaped bagel to rest while preparing the water bath.
  4. Bring a large pot of water to boil with 1 tablespoon each of baking soda and sugar. Boil the bagel for 45 seconds per side. After boiling, brush with egg wash and generously apply the cinnamon crunch topping.
  5. Bake at 425°F for 20-23 minutes until deeply golden. Rotate the pan halfway through for even browning. Allow to cool slightly before enjoying.

Notes

For best results, use ripe, spotted bananas for a stronger flavor. Always weigh your banana mash (aim for ½ cup). Don’t skip the boiling step—it’s essential for the chewy bagel texture. Watch out for over-proofing to avoid deflated shapes during the boil.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 23 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Boiled and Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bagel
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 370mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: banana bread bagels, sourdough, breakfast, brunch, cinnamon topping

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