Brezel Bagels are the perfect way to make breakfast special with a German twist on an American classic breakfast item. They would also be a great companion for an Oktoberfest-inspired brunch with the Obatzda cheese spread.
Brezel Bagels
About this Recipe
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Any other bagel lovers out there?? Growing up in Trier, there is a small bagel restaurant I frequented called ‘Bagel Sisters.’ I would go back there more often, but it seems like most times I am in Trier, they’re on a vacation break, too. 😀 Either way, their bagels have inspired me all my life. Finally I had the idea to turn a Brezel into a bagel. So I took my classic German Brezel recipe and adjusted it to make bagels with it! The results are divine!
Dipping them in lye after boiling and before baking them gives them that signature, sought after pretzel taste. They are perfect and chewy, yet not too heavy. The perfect breakfast treat or brunch treat! I also think these would be perfect to serve for an Oktoberfest-themed brunch!
The Obatzda spread sends it over the top! The recipes are authentic, yet adjusted for American ingredients. I hope you’ll love it and leave me a comment below once you’ve had a chance to try it!
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Brezel Bagels
Ingredients
Brezel Bagel Dough
- 500 grams all purpose flour
- 7 grams active dry yeast 1 little pouch
- 15 grams brown sugar
- 30 grams butter
- 10 grams salt
- 275 milliliter water luke warm
Lye Solution (For Dipping)
- 500 milliliter cold water
- 50 grams lye
Toppings
- 1 egg white
- pretzel salt Mix it up and use seeds, cheese or anything else your mind can come up with! One of my favorite combinations is pretzels and sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
Obatzda Cheese Spread (Optional)
- 125 grams camembert
- 5 grams butter
- 60 grams cream cheese
- 1 Tablespoon chopped, fresh chives plus some extra to sprinkle on top
- 2 Tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika powder
- 60 milliliter beer Or until it gets a spreadable consistency. I like using an Oktoberfest beer or a Lager.
Instructions
Make the Brezel Bagel Dough
- Combine yeast, warm water and brown sugar in a small bowl and allow to sit and bubble up for 5 to 10 minutes.Add remaining ingredients and knead either by hand or using a dough hook attachment of your mixer for about 7 minutes. You should have a smooth and elastic dough. Cover and allow to rest at room temperature until doubled in size about an hour. If your oven has a proofing mode, set it to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, which should reduce the proofing time to 30 minutes.500 grams all purpose flour, 7 grams active dry yeast, 15 grams brown sugar, 30 grams butter, 10 grams salt, 275 milliliter water
Shape the Bagels
- Roll the dough into a log and cut into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 12 inch log, overlap the ends, and place on a parchment paper covered baking sheet. Cover air tight and allow to rest for either 30 minutes or ideally overnight in your fridge (the ladder helps develop better texture and deeper flavor of the dough).
Boil the Bagels
- Bring a large pot of water to a simmering boil. Using a skimmer, lower the bagels into the boiling water and boil for about 1 to 2 minutes per side, using your skimmer to help you flip your bagels (the longer the bagel boils, the chewier the texture will be). Don’t boil more bagels than will fit the surface of your pot. You will work in batches. Remove the bagels using a skimmer and place on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper, leaving an inch between the bagels, as they will rise some more during the baking process.
Dip the Bagels in Lye
- Add the cold water for the lye solution to a stainless steel or glass bowl. Add the lye and whisk until completely dissolved. Carefully, using a skimmer, dip the bagels, one after the other, in the lye solution, for about 10 seconds each. Transfer back to the parchment paper.500 milliliter cold water, 50 grams lye
Egg Wash & Top Your Bagels
- Beat together an egg white with some cold water and brush the surface of the boiled bagels with it. This will help the bagels appear shiny once baked and will double as a glue to hold your toppings. Sprinkle or roll your bagels in the pumpkin seeds (feel free to use any other topping of choice instead or in addition).1 egg white
Bake Your Bagels
- Turn your oven to 430 degrees Fahrenheit on the convection setting and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully transfer to a cooling rack and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
Prepare the Obatzda cheese spread (optional):
- For the Obatzda cheese spread, bring all ingredients, except beer, to room temp and whisk together. Slowly add the beer until the desired consistency is reached. I like it to be a little thicker, but a little thinner would be great for dipping if you prefer that. Finally garnish with some more chopped chives.
Nutrition
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