Cinnamon Craisin Bagels

Ingredients

Sponge

• 2 1/4 cups water
• 3 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 cups unbleached white flour

Bread

• 1/2 cup rolled oat
• 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups craisins or raisins
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 cups unbleached white flour

Directions

1. 1

   For the sponge, stir together the water yeast and flour. Allow this to sit at room temperature covered with plastic wrap until doubled.

2. 2

   Mix oats, cinnamon, sugar, salt and craisins into the sponge.

3. 3

   Stir in the whole wheat flour and knead in as much of the white flour as you can. knead for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Allow to rest for 15 minutes (or while you clean up :)).

5. 5

   Divide dough into 12 balls. Push your thumb through the center of each ball and twirl it around your fingers to make a 2 inch hole in the center of each bagel. Allow to stand for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   In a large pot, bring approx 3 inches of water to a boil with 1 tsp baking soda and 1 tablespoon of honey in the water. Boil bagels in a single layer for 45 secconds on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a kitchen towel.

7. 7

   Bake 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet for 10 to 15 minutes at 375 degrees F or until they are golden brown.