French Toast Sourdough Bagels
Elevate your breakfast game with these delectable French toast sourdough bagels! Made with tangy sourdough starter and infused with classic French toast flavors like cinnamon and maple syrup, these bagels will become a breakfast favorite. Enjoy them toasted and topped with cream cheese or butter, or your favorite toppings for a satisfying morning treat. With this easy recipe, you can bring the charm of a French bakery right to your kitchen. Indulge in the perfect blend of sourdough tang and sweet breakfast bliss with every bite!
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Ingredients You Need:
Full ingredients and recipe are in the recipe card below. Read through this section for all the ingredients substitution and baking tips!
Self-rising flour (see below for homemade self-rising flour)
Greek yogurt
Unfed sourdough starter or discard
Milk
Brown or coconut sugar
Maple syrup
Cinnamon
All-purpose flour
Tips for French Toast Sourdough Bagels:
Healthy Sourdough Discard: Ensure your sourdough discard is healthy and active before using it in the recipe. Although it won't leaven as much as a fresh starter, the discard will still add flavor and texture to the bagels.
Room Temperature Ingredients: Use room temperature ingredients, including the sourdough discard, Greek yogurt, and any other wet ingredients. This ensures proper mixing and fermentation, resulting in a light and airy bagel.
Mixing the Dough: Combine the sourdough discard and Greek yogurt in a large mixing bowl. Add the self-rising flour, and mix until a smooth and slightly tacky dough forms.
Kneading the Dough: Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until it becomes smooth and elastic. Avoid adding too much flour, as this can result in dense bagels. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
Shaping the Bagels: Divide the dough into equal-sized portions and shape them into rounds. Use your thumb to poke a hole through the center of each round, then gently stretch and shape the dough to form a bagel shape.
Baking: Preheat your oven to the specified temperature and bake the bagels until they are golden brown and cooked through, typically 20-25 minutes. Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking for even browning.
Storage: Store any leftover bagels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze them for longer storage. Reheat them in the toaster or oven before serving to revive their texture and flavor.
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French Toast Sourdough Bagels
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour *see below for homemade self-rising flour*
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup unfed sourdough starter or discard, can sub with 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp milk, for egg wash
- 4 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- Start by preparing the French toast topping. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and flour. Mix until well combined. Set aside.
- Then, make the sourdough bagel dough. In a large bowl, combine the self-rising flour, greek yogurt and sourdough discard. Mix until well combined. The dough is going to be a little sticky, but just trust the process!
- Lay the dough on a generously floured surface and sprinkle some more flour on top of the dough. Use your hands to knead a couple of times, until the dough becomes smooth. If the dough still seems too sticky, add 1 more tbsp of flour at a time, and continue to knead until it comes together more and is moldable!
- Divide the dough into 8 equal-sized pieces.
- Roll each piece into a rope, and bring the ends together to form a bagel shape. Pinch to seal, and then place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of each bagel with the egg wash.
- Then, spoon some of the French toast topping mixture on top of each, and spread to cover the top of each bagel.
- Bake at 375F for 20-22 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with cream cheese or butter.
- Enjoy!
