Banana Nut Bagels
Deliciously soft and chewy banana nut bagels made with ripe bananas and crunchy walnuts, perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 bagels
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 ½ tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for greasing)
- 1 egg white (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tbsp sugar in warm water. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, flour, salt, and chopped walnuts.
- Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and mix to form a dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and shape each into a ball. Poke a hole through the center of each ball to form bagels.
- Boil each bagel in the water for 1-2 minutes per side, then place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush each bagel with egg white for a shiny finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg into the dough or top bagels with additional chopped walnuts before baking.