homemade pumpkin spice bagels

Photo courtesy of TasteofHome.com

Yes, I know you are probably thinking "Homemade bagels, are you kidding??"

But I am not! My friend Megan got me a subscription to Taste of Home, Healthy Cooking for my birthday and my first issue arrived in October. Just in time for pumpkin cooking season!!!

They are super easy (if you have a bread machine) and super yummy!!! Not to mention healthy and way cheaper than buying bagels at the store.

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (70° to 80°), divided
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3 cups bread flour
• 2-1/4 tsp. active dry yeast
• 1 egg white
• Cornmeal
  

Directions:

• In bread machine pan, place 2/3 cup water, pumpkin, brown sugar, salt, spices, flour and yeast in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
• When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into nine balls. Push thumb through centers to form a 1-in. hole. Stretch and shape dough to form an even ring. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes; flatten rings slightly.
• Fill a Dutch oven two-thirds full with water; bring to a boil. Drop bagels, two at a time, into boiling water. Cook for 45 seconds; turn and cook 45 seconds longer. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
• Whisk egg white and remaining water; brush over bagels. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and sprinkle with cornmeal. Place bagels 2 in. apart on prepared pan. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 9 servings.