Pistachio Bagels
Tender, chewy bagels studded with crunchy pistachios. These homemade bagels have a beautiful green hue from the nuts and make a delicious breakfast treat.
Story
These pistachio bagels bring a delightful nutty flavor and gorgeous speckled green appearance. The secret is folding in the chopped pistachios during the final shaping so they distribute evenly throughout the dough.
Ingredients
Bread flour
3 cups
Active dry yeast
1 packet (2¼ tsp)
Warm water
1 cup (110°F)
Sugar
2 tablespoons
Salt
1 teaspoon
Honey
1 tablespoon
Raw pistachios
½ cup, finely chopped
Baking soda (for boiling)
1 tablespoon
Instructions
1
Activate the yeast
Combine warm water, sugar, and honey in a large bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the surface and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy. This confirms the yeast is alive and ready.
2
Mix the dough
Add the flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then turn it out onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. The dough should spring back when pressed.
3
Add pistachios and let rise
Flatten the dough into a rectangle, sprinkle half the pistachios over it, fold the dough over, and repeat with the remaining nuts. Knead briefly to distribute evenly. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour until doubled.
4
Shape the bagels
Punch down the dough and divide into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then use your thumb to create a hole in the center. Gently stretch the hole to about 2 inches wide. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let rest for 15 minutes.
5
Boil and bake
Preheat oven to 425°F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil with the baking soda. Cook bagels for 30 seconds per side, then drain well. Transfer to the baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes until deep golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
