Best of Both Blackcurrant Bagels

Method

Step one

Pre-heat the oven to 200°C

Step two

Place the Hovis Best of Both Bread & Roll Mix in a mixer fitted with a dough hook. Blend in the warm water and mix on a medium speed for 5 minutes.

Step three

Add the seeds and blackcurrants, and mix for a further 30 seconds on a slow speed, until fully incorporated.

Step four

Split the dough into 10 equal portions (approx 96g each) and mould into a flattish ball.

Step five

Take a wooden spoon and use the handle to make a hole in the middle of each ball, then twirl the bagel around the spoon handle to make a hole about 3cm wide, using a little flour if the dough becomes sticky (cover the bagel loosely with cling film while you shape the remaining dough).

Step six

Bring a large pan of water to the boil and add the sugar.

Step seven

Place the bagels in the boiling water (keeping them separate so they don’t stick together) and cook for approx 2 minutes, turning over, until the bagels have puffed slightly and a skin has formed. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon (draining any excess water) and place onto a baking tray.

Step eight

Bake for approx 12 minutes, until golden brown and serve either whole or sliced, toasted and buttered.

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