# Components:
→ Bagels
01 - 2 cups bread flour
02 - 1 cup unflavored whey protein powder
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 2¼ teaspoons instant dry yeast
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ¾ cup warm water (110°F)
07 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
08 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil
→ Water Bath
09 - 6 cups water
10 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
11 - 1 tablespoon baking soda
→ Greek Yogurt Frosting
12 - ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or full-fat)
13 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
14 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together bread flour, protein powder, granulated sugar, instant dry yeast, and salt until evenly distributed.
02 - Create a well in the center of dry ingredients, pour in warm water and neutral oil, then mix with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
03 - Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic with a slight spring-back resistance.
04 - Gently knead the blueberries into the dough until evenly distributed throughout, being careful not to crush the berries excessively.
05 - Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm environment for 45 minutes or until volume doubles.
06 - Heat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
07 - Punch down the risen dough and divide into 6 equal portions. Roll each piece into a ball, poke a hole in the center with your finger, and stretch into a bagel ring shape with an even thickness.
08 - Bring 6 cups water, honey (or maple syrup), and baking soda to a rolling boil in a wide pot.
09 - Carefully place each bagel in the boiling water and cook for 45 seconds per side, then transfer to the prepared baking sheet using a slotted spoon.
10 - Bake bagels for 20 to 25 minutes until the exterior is golden brown with a crispy crust.
11 - Transfer baked bagels to a wire rack and allow to cool to room temperature before frosting.
12 - In a small bowl, combine plain Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth and spreadable.
13 - Once bagels have cooled completely, spread or pipe Greek yogurt frosting evenly over the top of each bagel.
