Pumpkin Bagels

Directions

• Step 1
  Place warm water, yeast, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Stir until combined, then allow to sit for 5 minutes to activate the yeast. Add in pumpkin, spices, salt, and 2 cups of the flour. Stir to make a sticky dough.
• Step 2
  Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and add in ½ cup of flour at a time, Knead until all of the flour is absorbed. Add extra flour as needed. Knead dough for about 10 minutes, until elastic.
• Step 3
  Coat a clean bowl with oil and add the dough. Cover with greased plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm place until dough doubles in size, about 1 hour.
• Step 4
  After dough has risen, punch down and shape into 12 balls. Make a ring out of the dough by pushing your thumb through the center of each ball to form a small hole and stretching it into a circle. Place the bagels on greased baking sheets and cover again with greased plastic wrap. Let rise for 25 minutes.
• Step 5
  Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Step 6
  Fill a large pot about ⅔ full with water and bring to a boil. Drop bagels into boiling water. Cook for about 45 seconds to 1 minute on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well on clean dishtowels.
• Step 7
  Place boiled bagels on baking sheets, brush with egg wash, and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and allow to cool.