CHEDDAR JALAPEÑO BAGELS 🥯 makes 8 bagels: for the dough// 2/3 cup warm water 2 tsp dry active yeast 2 tbsp granulated sugar 3 cups flour 1 tsp salt 1 diced jalapeño for the poaching// 8-10 cups water 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 egg + 1 tbsp water for egg wash for the toppings// shredded yellow cheddar — measure with your heart, I load mine up with the cheese! pickled jalapeños (can use fresh); I use 3-4 per bagel directions// 1. in a large bowl of a stand mixer, add the warm water, dry active yeast & sugar. gently stir until sugar is dissolved & let it stand for about 5 minutes or until it gets bubbly. add the flour, salt & diced jalapeño to the bowl & stir on medium speed with the dough hook. 2. stop and scrape sides as needed until a dough ball forms. set timer for 10 mins and let the dough knead on medium speed — this really helps the end texture! leave dough in the bowl and cover with a damp towel. let rise until it doubles in size, about 30 mins - 1 hr. punch the dough and cut into 8 equal pieces, roll into a ball and cover again with the towel to let rise for 30 mins. 4. once risen, poke a hole in the center of each dough ball to form the bagel shape. place a parchment paper square under each bagel & allow these to rise once more for another 30 mins under the damp towel. while these rise, prepare your poaching water, bringing water + brown sugar to a gentle boil. 5. using a spider or a slotted spoon, place a bagel including the parchment paper into the simmering water (2 will fit in the pot at once), poach each side for 1 min and set on a baking rack (keeping the parchment square on the bottom) once removed from the pot while you poach the rest. 5. using a pastry brush, mix the egg + 1 tbsp water and coat the bagels in the egg wash. top with cheese and jalapeños. 6. arrange bagels on their parchment squares on a baking sheet & bake at 415 F for 20-25 mins; until cheese is lightly browned. Allow to cool before slicing, toasting & enjoying! xo Hailey 🤍#shelikesmilk #breadtok #breadmaking #homemade #recipes #bagels #bageltok #homemadebagels #cheddarjalapeno - @shelikesmilk