Honey-lemon bagels
7 servings
180 minutes
Honey-lemon bagels are an exquisite combination of sweet honey and refreshing lemon, encased in a golden crispy crust. This recipe traces back to Russian culinary traditions, where baked goods play an important role in the warmth of the home. The airy dough infused with citrus and honey creates a wonderful balance of flavors: the light tartness of lemon complements the rich sweetness of honey, while the delicate texture makes the bagels incredibly appetizing. They can be served with tea or coffee, complemented by honey or fruit jam. They are perfect for family breakfasts as well as festive treats. These bagels are a true delight for lovers of refined desserts that combine simplicity in preparation with rich flavor.
1
Add 7 g of dry yeast to 500 g of flour and mix well. Then add 3 tablespoons of water, mix, add 10 tablespoons of sunflower oil, mix well, and leave in a warm place for about 30 minutes. The dough will turn into a 'crumb'.
- Wheat flour: 500 g
- Dry yeast: 7 g
- Water: 3 tablespoons
- Sunflower oil: 15 tablespoons
2
Remove seeds from the lemon, chop it, add to 1 cup of honey, and mix. Then blend the honey with lemon and transfer it to a glass.
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Liquid honey: 300 g
3
Add 1 cup of honey mixed with lemon to the dough, mix, knead the dough, and let it rest in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
- Liquid honey: 300 g
4
We make balls from the dough, create a hole in the middle of each ball, and form bagels.
5
Grease each bagel with the remaining sunflower oil and place them on a baking sheet. Put the bagels in the oven preheated to 180 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Sunflower oil: 15 tablespoons