Raspberry Pistachio Sourdough Bagels (Printable)

Chewy fermented bagels with tangy raspberries and nutty pistachios for a colorful morning treat.

# What goes in:

→ Sourdough Starter

01 - 3.5 ounces active sourdough starter
02 - 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon warm water

→ Dough

03 - 4 cups bread flour
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 2 teaspoons salt
06 - 1 tablespoon honey
07 - 2.5 ounces roughly chopped shelled pistachios
08 - 3.5 ounces freeze-dried raspberries

→ Poaching Liquid

09 - 8 cups water
10 - 1 tablespoon baking soda
11 - 1 tablespoon honey

→ Topping

12 - 1 ounce chopped pistachios
13 - 2 tablespoons freeze-dried raspberry pieces

# Directions:

01 - Combine sourdough starter with warm water in a large bowl. Stir until starter is completely dissolved.
02 - Add bread flour, sugar, salt, honey, chopped pistachios, and freeze-dried raspberries to the starter mixture. Mix until shaggy dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in lightly oiled bowl. Cover and ferment at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours or overnight until doubled in size.
05 - Turn dough onto flour-dusted surface. Divide into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball.
06 - Poke hole through center of each ball. Gently stretch to form bagel shape. Place on parchment-lined tray. Cover and rest for 45 to 60 minutes until slightly puffed.
07 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Bring poaching liquid to simmer in large pot.
08 - Drop bagels into simmering water in batches. Poach 45 seconds per side. Remove with slotted spoon and return to tray.
09 - Sprinkle bagels with additional chopped pistachios and freeze-dried raspberry pieces.
10 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until golden brown. Cool on wire racks before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sourdough fermentation develops complex flavor that commercial yeast can never replicate
  • Free dried raspberries add concentrated fruitiness without making the dough soggy
02 -
  • The water bath is not optional, it creates the distinctive chewy crust and shiny exterior
  • Letting them cool completely before slicing prevents the inside from becoming doughy
03 -
  • Weigh your ingredients instead of using measuring cups for consistent results
  • Crush the freeze dried raspberries into smaller pieces so they distribute evenly

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