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Blueberry Bagels with Lemon Zest

Fruity and bright bagels with fresh blueberries and lemon zest.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 12 hours
Course bread
Cuisine American
Servings 8 bagels
Calories 270 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Basic bagel dough (mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt; add warm water; knead for 10 minutes; let rise for 1 hour), adding half the lemon zest, honey, and vanilla during mixing.
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • Zest of 2 lemons (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the basic bagel dough, adding half the lemon zest, honey, and vanilla during mixing.
  • Gently fold in blueberries after the initial kneading.
  • Shape, refrigerate, and boil as directed in the basic recipe.
  • Before baking, sprinkle remaining lemon zest on top.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 22 minutes.

Notes

  • Prep Time: 30 M
  • Cook Time: 22 M
  • Total Time: 12H (includes overnight refrigeration)
Gently fold in the blueberries to avoid crushing them. Sprinkle lemon zest on top before baking for an extra burst of citrus flavor.