Cranberry Orange Bagels

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

Ingredients

• 1 cup water, divided (70-80 degrees)
• 4 tablespoons water, divided (70-80 degrees)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 4 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3 cups bread flour
• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon cornmeal

Recipe

• 1 in bread machine pan, place 1 cup plus 2 tbsp water, cranberries, brown sugar, orange peel, salt, cloves, flour and yeast in order suggested by manufacturer. select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tbsp of water or flour if needed.).
• 2 when cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. shape into nine balls. push thumb through centers to form a 1-in. whole. stretch and shape dough to form an even ring. cover and let rest for 10 inutes; flatten rings slightly.
• 3 fill a dutch oven two-thirds full with water; add sugar and bring to a boil. drop bagels, two at a time, into boiling water. cook for 45 seconds; turn and cook 45 seconds longer. remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
• 4 whisk egg and remaining water; brush over bagels. coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and sprinkle with cornmeal. place bagels 2 inches apart on prepared pan. bake 400 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. remove to wire racks to cool.