Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with these Strawberry Shortcake Sourdough Bagels. These unique bagels feature a tangy sourdough base studded with sweet freeze-dried strawberries, topped with a luscious cream cheese spread, fresh strawberries, and a sprinkle of graham crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bagels:
- 1 cup active sourdough starter (100% hydration)
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 4 cups bread flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1 tablespoon baking soda (for boiling water)
For the Topping:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers
- whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bagel Dough: In a large bowl, mix sourdough starter, warm water, bread flour, sugar, and salt until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Fold in crushed freeze-dried strawberries. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise at room temperature for 4–6 hours, or until nearly doubled.
- Shape and Bake: Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Shape each into a ball, then poke a hole in the center and stretch gently to form a bagel shape. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let rest for 30 minutes. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then stir in baking soda. Boil bagels 1–2 minutes per side, then transfer to baking sheet. Bake at 425°F for 18–20 minutes, until golden. Cool completely.
- Prepare the Topping: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over bagels, top with diced strawberries, sprinkle with crushed graham crackers, and add whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, drizzle bagels with strawberry syrup before serving.
- Bagels can be made ahead and frozen; thaw before topping.
- Prep Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 topped bagel
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
