How to make the best Cinnamon Raisin Bagels

Bagels are a mystery to a lot of cooks and connoisseurs of bagels on how they are prepared. I want to take the mystery out of this delicious bread and show you how these are made. With just a few ingredients you can make these for you or your family. Put your favorite smear on them and enjoy the taste of the best bagel you will eat.
Yeast Proofing:
2 1/4 teaspoons active yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (100-110F). Water hotter than this could destroy your yeast and it will not rise.
1 teaspoon of sugar
Other Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups or 420g of Bread Flour (Bread flour is the best for this as the gluten is higher and makes for a chewier bagel like the ones made commercially). Regular All Purpose flour can be used it will yield a slightly different texture.
1 tsp Salt
2 tbsp sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup raisins
Bake on 425 Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.

[@Ddema2024]

Wow MIchael, this is an easy to do recipe. Thanks for posting this terriic recipe! Love you show!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@joannsatterfieldneel]

I was lucky enough to have one of these Bagels. The very best I’ve had and I love bagels!!

[@Myr25636]

I made these this morning for Christmas breakfast. They were a hit! I think next time I’ll try substituting brown sugar for white and adding chopped pecans.

[@michaelboschcooking]

That sounds like a good idea. Let me know how they turn out with the brown sugar and chopped pecans. Thank you for watching my video and trying the recipe. I really appreciate it very much.

[@AshleyAshleyAshley395]

My 🥯 are currently resting. I’m so excited. I been wanting to make bagels for years and was afraid because I’m horrible at making bread. So far so good. I can’t wait to try them. Thanks for sharing your recipe ❤

[@michaelboschcooking]

I am so pleased that you tried the recipe. I know they will turn out fantastic. I can’t wait to hear how they turned out Thank you for watching my video I really appreciate it very much

[@christopherdelnegro2877]

Very cool, thanks Mike.

[@redcardinalkitchen]

I made bagels in the 60's. I am still trying to figure out what I did, but after baking, the bagels had water in them, so I will love to watch how they are made and perhaps try again. Today, we want to express our admiration for the great video you created respectfully; it brings much entertainment, joy, and kindness into our lives! Your content talents showcase refined work and inspire our mood. We thank you for pouring out your heart and soul; your job is unique. We thank you for visiting our channel. Sonja and Christopher, From the Pacific Northwest in Oregon, alongside the Pacific Ocean.

[@michaelboschcooking]

Thank you so much for watching my video it really means a lot to me and your kind words.

[@michaelboschcooking]

Someone asked about using sugar instead of honey. You can use brown sugar instead of honey if you like. The honey or sugar adds a little sweetness to the outside and it will add a little color to the bagel also. I would use brown sugar in lieu of regular sugar. I prefer honey in the water for my bagels.

[@Shamanhoodvibes]

Thank you! I love how there is no eggs or dairy! My husband is about to be IMPRESSED!

[@michaelboschcooking]

Thank you for watching my video. I really appreciate it so much. I know you are going to love them.

[@rick262]

That was inspiring, thank you. I may try this. I love good bagels and especially cinnamon raisin.

[@michaelboschcooking]

I really like bagels as well. I make these quite often. Thank you for watching my videos. I appreciate it very much.

[@ericortiz6893]

Made them last night No need to buy them again Great recipe!!!

[@michaelboschcooking]

I am so pleased to hear they turned out great. I haven’t bought bagels in years I love these so much

[@ednasatterfield4748]

Thosesure do look good I would like one with coffee for breakfast.Thank you for sharing your recipe!

[@michaelboschcooking]

I know you can't beat them for breakfast. You are absolutely right about that.

[@joannsatterfieldneel]

These are so delicious!

[@michaelboschcooking]

Thank you for watching my video and trying my recipe. They are so good

[@Lovelyhandz]

I made these last night and ate them this morning…wowwww they are the best bagels I’ve ever had! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!

[@michaelboschcooking]

Thank you so much for your feedback I am so happy you liked them. Thank you for watching my video and trying the recipe

[@Lovelyhandz]

You’re welcome ☺️…I was so pleased with your recipe that I wanted to know if I could use this recipe (the base) for making “Everything Bagels?” Thank you in advance for your time & expertise 🙂

[@michaelboschcooking]

I have tried the everything bagel that you buy in the seasoning aisle in the store. The powder in that has burned when I put them on my bagels. I have been experimenting with a mixture that I have been making from scratch to keep that from happening. When I get it right I will share the recipe.

[@Lovelyhandz]

@@michaelboschcooking wow that’s awesome! I look forward to seeing that video & thanks again your recipe is the best on here 👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽

[@kennethmurray28]

Good job

[@michaelboschcooking]

Thank you for watching my video I really appreciate it

[@neiluk4109]

1.5 cups of water is presumably around 360g. Together with 420g of flour, that gives a hydration level of around 85%, which is commensurate with a focaccia or some other very wet dough recipe. What's confusing me is how that can then be readily kneaded by hand as depicted here. What am I missing here?! Thanks!

[@phuongpham-of2fb]

I love the idea of not having to get my mixer out to make bagel. Can i use sourdough starter instead?

[@michaelboschcooking]

Yes you can definitely use sourdough starter in your bagels. With the amount of flour for this recipe try 100 grams of your starter and replace the active dry yeast. The taste will change a little using the starter for sure. Thank you so much for watching my video.

[@lysy5360]

How much does the dried yeast weigh? I use only fresh so I need to recalculate.

[@yongchae5861]

You can use 1 to 2% of flour weight. If you are using fresh yeast, go for 2% which is 10 gram in this recipe.

[@michaelboschcooking]

lysy5360. Thank you for your question. yongchae5861. Thank you for your response. I appreciate you both for watching my video.

[@BHCJ11]

Made these, they look amazing, but the flavor is kinda bland. Any tips on what I can do (add more salt or sugar?) without risking ruining the dough

[@michaelboschcooking]

You can definitely add more cinnamon and raisins to boost those flavors and sweetness. Those ingredients won’t affect the dough. Adding salt would not change the texture. Adding a lot of sugar might change the texture of the dough and it might not set right.

[@BHCJ11]

@@michaelboschcooking thank you! I originally added a lot of cinnamon cus i love cinnamon but it made very little difference. I'll try adding more salt

[@bannguyen5057]

Honey in water for what? Color or taste? How about brown sugar in water and honey with the flour? Will make it ASA I get the response. Thanks

[@michaelboschcooking]

The honey in the water gives the bagels a little bit of sweet and it also gives them that little brown of color as they are baked with that honey in the outer side of the bagels.

[@Shamanhoodvibes]

I gave this a shot but my bagels were still quite soft inside. What should/could be done in these instances?

[@michaelboschcooking]

Thank you for trying the bagels. One thing might be they could cook just a few minutes longer all stoves are different. One other question did you use bread flour or all purpose flour that could make a difference also an all purpose flour will make a softer bagel.

[@Shamanhoodvibes]

@@michaelboschcooking Makes sense! I used all purpose! I appreciate the tip!

[@kouklakee]

What is the oven temp and how long did you bake them for . I don’t see that in your recipe ?

[@michaelboschcooking]

I bake them on 425 Fahrenheit for 20 minutes start checking on them around 15 minutes as ovens cook differently as you check on the browned you like on your bagels. My oven takes 20 minutes to cook mine.

[@kouklakee]

@@michaelboschcooking Thank you I made them this morning. Had trouble shaping them and I baked them at 425. They came out Great 👍

[@lindacline6811]

one cup of flour is 120 g

[@michaelboschcooking]

Thank you so much for watching my video. I went into the description and updated the information. Thank you so much for sharing. I always want correct information for everyone to use in making the recipes.

[@johnnytuinals9046]

My Cinnamon bagels came out not as great as store bought......I used 500 grams of All Trumps flour,300 grams of warm water,10 grams of Salt,3 grams of Yeast,10 grams of Sugar,oil and 20 grams of Cinnamon and Malt Barley in water........Just don't taste great, no taste of Cinnamon........Wonder did I put too much Cinnamon?Or maybe I should add Brown sugar also?