Banana Pecan Bagels Recipe

How to make it

---

• Method is much the same, but the flour is much more variable in this recipe since the banana makes it a lot stickier. Also, it will vary due to the size of your bananas.
• Mix the yeast, sugar and 3/4 cup of tepid water in a large bowl. Let it sit for five minutes. Mix in bananas, honey and cinnamon. Then, mix the flour with the salt, and add gradually, and add the remaining 1/2 cup of water. If you don't have a Kitchen-Aid for mixing, you could mix by hand. Mix for 5 mins. Add nuts and mix to distribute. You might need to add more flour - you're looking for a very smooth elastic dough, that doesn't feel sticky when you touch it. It shouldn't look dry and floury though!
• Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover with clean cloth and allow to double in size. About an hour.
• Punch dough down and leave it for ten more minutes.
• Divide into 8 equal pieces and shape into balls. Using your finger, poke a hole in each ball, while turning and stretching until it resembles a bagel. Place on a baking sheet, cover with a towel, and let rest for ten minutes
• Bring a large pot of water with a pinch of sugar in it to a boil. Then you can lower it to simmer. Poach the bagels, two or three at a time, for about one minute on each side. Once they puff up, use a slotted spoon to remove and place back on baking sheet. Bake in a 425 degree oven for 15-18 minutes.
• Note: Depending on where you live, the water you're using can have different results in bagel making.