How To Make The Grooviest Rainbow Bagels
Rainbow bagels are bursting with bright colors, and are so tasty. A homemade bagel that is swirled with all the colors of a rainbow.
For the dough, per color: – 1 cup warm water – 1/4-ounce packet active dry yeast – 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar – 3 cups all-purpose flour – 1 teaspoon salt – 1/2 teaspoon gel paste color – 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Here's what you'll need
WHY DO YOU SOAK BAGELS IN WATER FIRST?
Soaking the bagel dough in warm water is done to prevent the bagels from rising as they cook.
WHY ARE MY BAGELS FLAT?
One big factor to flat bagels is one your yeast did not activate properly. Or two, you let your bagel dough sit in the boiling water too long.
WHAT TYPE OF FLOUR IS BEST FOR MAKING BAGELS
All purpose flour is what you will want to reach for, as bread flour has a higher gluten count.
CAN YOU FREEZE BAGELS
Go right ahead and freeze any bagels you don’t eat right away. Simply place bagels in an airtight container or freezer bag.