Asiago Everything Bagels

Servings: 8

Total time: 2 Hours, including resting time

INGREDIENTS

For seasoning:
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons dried minced garlic
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal Salt Co.™ Kosher Salt

For bagels:
4 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoons Diamond Crystal® Baking Salt
1 tablespoon instant yeast
1 ¼ cups warm water
1 cup shredded Asiago cheese
2 quarts water
¼ cup of honey
1 egg (beaten)

For spread:
1 (8 oz.) block cream cheese (room temperature)
¼ cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal Salt Co.™ Kosher Salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

For seasoning:

Combine poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried minced garlic, dried onion and kosher salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
For bagels: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking salt and instant yeast in a large bowl. Gradually add warm water and knead until a smooth elastic dough forms, about 6-8 minutes. Fold in asiago cheese and transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise for about 1-2 hours in a warm place or until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Punch down dough and divide evenly into 8 portions. Shape each ball by poking a hole through center with a finger and slowly pulling out to create a bagel shape.
Fill a large, wide pot with 2 quarts of water. Whisk in honey and bring to a simmer. Drop bagels in, 2-4 at a time and cook for 1 minute on each side. Remove bagels and place onto prepared baking sheet. Brush with egg and sprinkle generously with seasoning mix.
Bake until bagels are golden brown and an internal temperature of 190°F is reached, about 20-25
minutes.
For spread: Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add green onions, kosher salt and pepper and mix until incorporated.
Top sliced bagels generously with cream cheese spread and serve.
Tip: Use this recipe as a base for any savory bagel by substituting mix-ins or seasonings as
desired.