Do you like baking like we do? Most of the population of our country (and not only ours) without hesitation will answer in the affirmative. At the same time, we all know what the quality of modern products is in our supermarkets and even in the markets. For those who care about their health, our section is simple home recipes. And we will cook the most delicious cookies "Bagels" in two different variations. This is a light sand dessert, which is perfect as a “compliment” to morning coffee or to gather family and friends over an evening tea party. Everyone has different tastes, so we offer two recipes to choose from - one of them is sure to be to your taste.
Traditionally, in our country they cook shortbread "Rogaliki" with jam, however today many people prefer aromatic nut filling in this dessert. But this is not the only difference in our baking today, the recipe for the test will also be different. We will make a combination of shortcrust and yeast dough in one dessert. Interesting? Try both!
Bagels with fruit jam
Surely, many housewives of the house have hidden a couple of jars of their favorite jam, jam or other confiture. Anyone will do for our recipe. Instead of jams, you can use berries (frozen or fresh), grated with sugar to a homogeneous consistency.
Sandwiches "Bagels" stuffed with blueberries, blueberries, currants or cherries are especially good. We have decided on the taste of our dessert, now we will analyze the recipe itself.
Shortcrust Dough Ingredients
All the necessary products are available for your wallet. You will need:
- two incomplete glasses of flour;
- two packs of margarine or butter;
- water - 150 ml;
- salt - a quarter of a teaspoon;
- soda - half a teaspoon;
- vinegar is a big spoon.
Products are prepared in advance and measured in the right proportions. You can start making bagels. A recipe with a photo will help you easily cope with this task.
Cooking process
It is necessary to sift the flour in advance - so the dough will turn out more tender and light. Melt butter or margarine in a large bowl. This can be done in a water bath or use the microwave. The following ingredients are added to the softened oil: salt, soda, apple cider vinegar and water. Do not be alarmed - due to the addition of these components a chemical reaction will occur ("effervescent foam" will appear). Mix everything thoroughly until smooth.
Now you can gradually add the sifted flour, kneading the dough well with your hand. It should turn out thick and slide into a ball. However, be careful not to overdo it with flour. You do not want to eat tight, very dense cookies?
Sprinkle flour with a table or a large cutting board and spread our soft dough in the middle. Divide it into several small parts (4-5). Each needs to be rolled out in a circle to a thin layer with a thickness of approximately 5 mm. And then cut into triangles.
We form and bake bagels
It’s time for filling. In the middle, closer to the base of each triangle, lay out a teaspoon (with a slide) of filling - jam, jam or grated berries. The lower corners of the triangle need to be bent to the middle, and then roll our shapes into bagels, firmly pressing the dough. Make sure that the filling does not peek out, otherwise during the baking process, the jam may leak out.
When all the wrappers are ready, turn on the oven 180 degrees. Cover the baking sheet with baking paper and lightly grease with vegetable oil, put the cookies and put in the oven for half an hour.
Serving dishes
Ready bagels "Bagels" can be served on a beautiful flat dish, sprinkled with powdered sugar or cinnamon. They go well with tea and coffee.
A hot cocoa with a touch of this delicate crumbly cookie will brighten up a cold winter evening while watching your favorite movies.
Walnut cookies "Bagels"
The recipe for this dessert is significantly different from the previous one. The main difference is the dough, in this case it will be sandy and yeast. Such an unusual combination will allow you to get an amazing result - bagels will be lush and soft, but at the same time slightly crumbly. A nut filling with its unusual aroma will not leave anyone indifferent. Let's start with the test.
How to make a yeast shortcake dough?
To get started, we will prepare all the necessary components:
- 3-3.5 cups flour;
- 250 grams of margarine for baking or butter;
- 120-130 ml of milk at room temperature;
- a large spoon of sugar;
- 25 grams of yeast (fresh);
- egg.
In a separate bowl, mix the yeast with sugar and rub it thoroughly. Gradually add warm milk. Beat whisk until smooth. On a cutting board we chop the flour with butter so that we get small crumbs. Add the egg, mix well. Now we combine both mixtures into one, knead the dough and roll it into a lump. It must be covered with a lid / cling film and removed for an hour in a cold place. In the meantime, let's get stuffed.
What's inside?
We have already decided that our cookies will be with nuts. Choose any to your taste. Walnuts, hazelnuts or peanuts are best. These nuts have a fairly pronounced taste, which is what we need. The amount depends on whether you like a lot of toppings, or a little. About 1-1.5 cups will take our dough amount. Nuts need to be fried in advance and chopped using a blender or rolling pin.
We also need two egg whites, a pinch of salt and a glass of sugar. First, whip the proteins with salt. Then add nuts and sugar. So the filling is ready. If desired, raisins, dried apricots and any other dried fruits can be added to the nuts. Believe me, such a combination will not disappoint you.
Final stage
We take out the dough, divide it into several parts and roll it out as described in the first recipe. Next, the “Bagels” cookies are formed exactly like the shortbread cookies. Sprinkle them with cinnamon mixed with sugar on top. Sand and yeast bagels are also baked for about half an hour at a temperature of 190-200 degrees.
Dessert is a delight!
Just look how bagels look appetizing on the photo. Cookies are tastier and more elegant not to come up with! By the way, they are stored for a long time, so you can prepare a large portion in advance and enjoy them all week. Put the cooled Bagels into a glass jar with a tight lid and place in the kitchen or living room. This dessert will fill your home with pleasant aromas and delight your family, as well as friends who have run in for a cup of tea.
By the way, if you need to compliment a colleague or thank someone with a small sign of attention, such pastries will come in handy. Pack the cookies in a gift box or a beautiful transparent jar, bandage with ribbon. Agree, getting such a sweet, beautiful and fragrant hotel is very nice. Especially when he is cooked with love with his own hands.