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Bialy Bagels with Everything Seasoning and Whipped Cream Cheese Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This recipe for Bialy Bagels with Everything Seasoning offers a delicious twist on traditional bagels featuring a soft, chewy dough enriched with onion powder and topped with flavorful Everything But the Bagel seasoning. Served with a smooth whipped cream cheese garnished with fresh chives, these bialys are perfect for breakfast or brunch and bring a delightful combination of textures and tastes.

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

  • ¾ cup warm water (110℉ / 180ml)
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ½ tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 2¼ cups bread flour (270g)
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Egg Wash & Seasoning

  • 1 large egg (for egg wash)
  • Everything But the Bagel Seasoning (to taste)

Whipped Cream Cheese

  • 12 oz full-fat cream cheese (cold)
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream (60ml)
  • Fresh chives or scallions (finely chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: Combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and light brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir gently and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until the yeast becomes foamy, indicating activation.
  2. Make the Dough: Add the bread flour, onion powder, and kosher salt to the yeast mixture. Mix on medium-low speed for 2 minutes until the ingredients start coming together in a lumpy dough.
  3. Knead Dough by Hand: Lightly flour a clean work surface and knead the dough by hand for 5 minutes until it turns soft and smooth, developing gluten for elasticity.
  4. First Rise: Place the dough ball into a greased bowl, coat it by rolling the dough in the oil, cover with plastic wrap or a dish towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat Oven: Once risen, preheat your oven to 425℉ (218℃) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Shape Dough Balls: Punch down the dough gently, divide into 6 equal pieces, and form each piece into a ball by pulling and pinching the sides underneath, rolling seam-side down until tight.
  7. Rest Dough Balls: Place the dough balls on a baking sheet, cover lightly with plastic wrap, and rest for 5 to 10 minutes to relax gluten.
  8. Form Bialy Wells: Press each dough ball flat with your palm, then use your fingers to create a wide indentation about ½ inch from the edge, forming a well in the center.
  9. Apply Egg Wash and Seasoning: Whisk the egg with a splash of water to make an egg wash. Brush the edges of the dough with the egg wash and generously sprinkle Everything But the Bagel seasoning around the rim.
  10. Add Steam to Oven and Bake: Place the baking sheet with bialys on the center rack of the oven. Immediately pour ¼ cup of water onto the bottom of the oven to create steam and close the door quickly.
  11. Bake: Bake the bialy bagels for 10 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
  12. Prepare Whipped Cream Cheese: While the bialys bake or cool, add the cold cream cheese to a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and whip on high speed until light and fluffy, scraping the sides as needed.
  13. Add Heavy Cream: Drizzle in the heavy whipping cream while continuing to whip on high speed until the cream cheese mixture becomes airy and scoopable.
  14. Serve: Use a 1.5-inch cookie scoop to place a generous dollop of whipped cream cheese into the center indentation of each bialy bagel.
  15. Garnish and Enjoy: Sprinkle finely chopped fresh chives or scallions over the cream cheese for a fresh, vibrant finish and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Make sure the water used to activate yeast is warm but not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.
  • Resting dough balls before shaping the wells helps to relax gluten for easier shaping.
  • Using steam in the oven during baking helps create a chewy crust typical of bagels.
  • Everything But the Bagel seasoning can be substituted with your preferred seasoning blend if desired.
  • For a dairy-free version, try substituting cream cheese and cream with plant-based alternatives.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Jewish/American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/bialy-bagels-with-everything-seasoning-and-whipped-cream-cheese-recipe/