Onion Parmesan Mini Bagels

Total Time: 1 hr
Preparation Time: 40 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 3 1/2-4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided


• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or a mixed flour blend or all purpose flour)


• 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes


• 2 tablespoons sugar, divided


• 1 teaspoon sugar, divided


• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast


• 1 teaspoon salt


• 1 1/2 cups warm water (120* to 130* f)


• 6 cups cold water, divided


• 1 tablespoon cold water, divided


• 1 egg


• 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 combine 1 1/2 all purpose cups flour, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, minced onion, 2 tablespoons sugar, yeast and salt in large mixing bowl. add 1-1/2 cups warm water. beat on low speed of electric mixer 1 minute or until blended. increase speed to high; beat 3 minutes.


• 2 on lightly floured surface, knead in enough remaining flour to make moderately stiff dough. cover with plastic wrap; let rest 10 minutes.


• 3 spray 2 baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. divide dough into 24 equal portions. shape each portion into ball. press thumbs through center of each ball. stretch to form 1-1/2-inch hole. place on prepared baking sheets. cover with plastic wrap and clean cloth. let rise in warm place 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.


• 4 preheat broiler. broil bagels about 5 inches from heat source 2 to 3 minutes, turning once. (bagels should not brown.) bring 6 cups water and remaining 1 teaspoon sugar to a boil in dutch oven. drop 7 or 8 bagels into boiling water mixture. gently simmer 3 minutes, turning once. drain on paper towels. repeat with remaining bagels.


• 5 preheat oven to 375°f place bagels on baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray. beat egg and remaining 1 tablespoon water in small bowl. brush tops of bagels with egg mixture. sprinkle with parmesan cheese. bake about 20 minutes or until golden brown.