Do you want to make your breakfast more fun and colorful? Do you want to impress your friends and family with your baking skills? Or you want to taste the rainbow in every bite? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you need to try this rainbow bagels recipe!
Rainbow bagels are not only beautiful to look at, but also delicious to eat. They are soft, chewy, and slightly sweet, with a hint of yeast flavor. They are perfect for spreading with cream cheese, butter, jam, or whatever you like. You can also toast them for a crispier texture.
Making rainbow bagels at home is easier than you think. You don’t need any special equipment or ingredients, just some basic pantry staples and some food coloring gel. The recipe is simple and straightforward, and the result is amazing.
The recipe has four steps: making the dough, dividing and coloring the dough, shaping and boiling the bagels, and baking them. Each step is explained in detail and easy to follow. The whole process takes about 2 hours and 50 minutes, but most of that time is waiting for the dough to rise and the bagels to bake. The actual hands-on time is only about 30 minutes.
The most fun part of making rainbow bagels is coloring the dough. You can use any colors you like, but I recommend using red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple for a classic rainbow effect. You can also mix and match different colors to create your own unique combinations. Just make sure to use food coloring gel, not liquid or powder, as they will affect the texture and flavor of the dough.
The trickiest part of making rainbow bagels is shaping them. You need to roll out each piece of dough into a long rope, cut it into six pieces, and form them into circles with a hole in the center. It may take some practice to get them right, but don’t worry if they are not perfect. They will still taste great.
The most important part of making rainbow bagels is boiling them. This is what gives them their characteristic chewiness and shine. You need to boil them for about 30 seconds on each side in a large pot of water before baking them. This will also help them keep their shape and color.
The final part of making rainbow bagels is baking them. You need to bake them for about 20 minutes in a hot oven until they are golden and puffy. Then you need to let them cool slightly before enjoying them. They are best eaten fresh, but you can also store them in an airtight container or freeze them for later.
I hope you enjoyed this review and found it helpful. If you did, please leave a comment below and let me know what you think. And if you make this recipe, please share your photos and feedback with me. I would love to see how your rainbow bagels turn out.
Steps
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15 min
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Make the doughIn a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the warm water. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic. You may need to add more flour or water as needed to get the right consistency. |
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15 min
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Divide and color the doughDivide the dough into six equal pieces and place them in separate bowls. Add a few drops of food coloring gel to each piece of dough and knead until the color is evenly distributed. You can use more or less food coloring depending on how bright you want your bagels to be. Cover each bowl with plastic wrap and let them rise in a warm place for about an hour, until doubled in size. |
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40 min
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Shape and boil the bagelsPreheat your oven to 450°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each piece of dough into a long rope, about 12 inches long. Cut each rope into six equal pieces and shape them into bagels by making a hole in the center with your finger and stretching it slightly. Repeat with the rest of the dough. Drop three or four bagels at a time into the boiling water and cook for about 30 seconds on each side. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a cooling rack and let them drain for a few minutes. |
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20 min
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Bake and enjoyArrange the boiled bagels on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between them. Bake for about 20 minutes, until golden and puffy. Let them cool slightly on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy your rainbow bagels with your favorite toppings, such as cream cheese, butter, jam or honey. You can also slice and toast them for a crispier texture. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or in the freezer for up to three months. |
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This recipe is a taste sensation. I can’t get enough.