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A close-up of golden-brown pumpkin bagels with a slightly glossy crust, topped with a sprinkle of oats and seeds. The bagels are stacked on a rustic wooden surface, showcasing their chewy texture and excess bits of pumpkin flesh in the dough.

Easy Homemade Pumpkin Bagels: A Fall Favorite!

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Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these easy homemade pumpkin bagels. Perfect for cozy mornings or festive brunches, these chewy, flavorful pumpkin bagels are a seasonal treat that combines pumpkin, cinnamon, and a crisp exterior. Easy to make at home with simple ingredients, they’re versatile for breakfast or snack time with your favorite toppings!

  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 8 bagels

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Water for boiling
  • Optional toppings: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, pumpkin seeds, or cinnamon sugar

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine warm water and a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup. Sprinkle yeast over and let sit 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin, remaining honey, and yeast mixture.
  3. Add wet ingredients to dry, mixing until a dough forms. Knead on floured surface for 8 minutes until smooth.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
  5. Punch down dough, divide into 8 pieces, shape into balls, and poke a hole in each to form bagels.
  6. Bring water to a boil, simmer, and boil each bagel for 1 minute per side. Remove and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F. Add toppings if desired. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

  • You can add your favorite toppings before baking, such as seeds or cinnamon sugar.
  • For a softer crust, brush with melted butter after baking.
  • To make vegan, substitute honey with maple syrup and use vegan toppings.
  • Author: Serena Miller
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bagel
  • Calories: 230 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 340 mg
  • Fat: 3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg