Hot Cross Bagels Recipe
These Hot Cross Bagels are a delightful twist on traditional hot cross buns, combining warm spices, sultanas, and a tangy Greek yoghurt dough. Perfectly hand-shaped and adorned with a signature flour cross, these bagels are baked until golden and finished with a sweet honey or maple syrup glaze for a deliciously soft and flavorful treat that’s perfect for breakfast or afternoon snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 bagels 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Dough
- 1 ½ cups wholemeal self-raising flour (plus extra for kneading)
- 1 cup Greek yoghurt
- ¼ cup sultanas
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp mixed spice
- Pinch of sea salt
Cross Paste
- ¼ cup plain flour
- 4 tbsp water
Glaze
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) to get it ready for baking the bagels.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the wholemeal self-raising flour, cinnamon, mixed spice, coconut sugar, sultanas, and a pinch of sea salt. Stir briefly to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Add Greek Yoghurt: Add the Greek yoghurt to the dry mixture and mix together with a spoon until combined into a dough.
- Knead the Dough: Sprinkle extra flour onto your work surface and transfer the dough there. Knead by hand for about 5 minutes, adding extra flour if the dough is too sticky. The dough should feel slightly tacky but not stick to your fingers.
- Shape the Bagels: Roll the dough into a ball and divide into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a thick rope and join the ends to form a round bagel shape, similar to a doughnut.
- Prepare the Cross Paste: Mix the plain flour and water in a bowl until it forms a thick paste. Adjust consistency by adding more water or flour as needed.
- Pipe the Cross: Put the flour paste into a piping bag or a ziplock bag with a small hole cut in the corner. Pipe a cross onto each bagel’s surface.
- Bake: Place the bagels on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake on the top rack for 20-25 minutes until the bagels are a nice dark brown.
- Glaze the Bagels: Warm the honey or maple syrup until runny in the microwave. Brush a thin layer over each warm bagel and allow them to rest on a cooling rack for 10 minutes.
- Serve: Slice each bagel in half, spread butter if desired, and enjoy these warm, spiced, and sweet bagels.
Notes
- If the dough feels too sticky during kneading, add flour gradually to prevent over-drying the dough.
- The flour paste for the cross does not need exact measurements; adjust water or flour to get a thick pipeable consistency.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly glaze.
- These bagels taste best when served warm but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- For additional flavor, consider adding orange zest or nutmeg to the dough.
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