Very Berry Bagel Spread Mix Food

VERY BERRY SPREAD

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine the berries, lemon juice, zest and pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly., Remove from the heat; skim off any foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

TROPICAL FRUIT BAGEL SPREAD MIX

Steps:

• In a small bowl mix ingredients and then store in resealable bag in the refrigerator.
• To Serve: In small bowl mix 3Tbsp mix into an 8oz pkg of softened cream cheese.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend.
• Serve on bagels.

VERY BERRY BAGEL SPREAD MIX

Steps:

• Place in a small bowl and mix.
• Store in resealable bag in refrigerator.
• To Serve: In small bowl mix 3 Tbsp mix into one 8oz packaged softened cream cheese until well blended.
• Cover and chill 2 hours to let flavors blend.
• Serve spread on bagels.

HOMEMADE BAGELS

Steps:

• Make the dough: Stir together 1/2 cup warm water and 1 tablespoon malt syrup in a small bowl; sprinkle the yeast on top. Let soften a minute, then stir. Set aside until foamy or bubbly, about 5 minutes.
• Whisk the flour and salt in a large bowl; make a well in the center. Pour in the yeast mixture and 2/3 cup warm water and stir with a wooden spoon to make a shaggy dough. Not all the flour will be mixed in.
• Knead the dough in the bowl to mix in more of the flour, and work the dough into a rough ball in the bowl.
• Knead the dough: Turn out the dough onto a clean surface and begin kneading. As you knead, the dough will become tacky and stick to your fingers, then it should lose its stickiness and form a somewhat smooth ball (this should take 3 to 4 minutes). If the dough is still sticky, lightly dust with flour.
• Once the dough starts to smooth out, continue kneading until it's very satiny and pillowy feeling (this should take 5 to 10 minutes). Rip off a small piece of dough and gently stretch the 4 corners. If it can stretch very thin without tearing, it's ready. If it tears, knead another 2 minutes and test again.
• Transfer the dough to a clean bowl lightly misted with cooking spray, cover tightly with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature until doubled in size, about 1 hour. You don't want the dough to over-proof or form bubbles on the surface. Keep an eye on it; the dough can proof quickly in a warm spot.
• Divide the dough: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and mist with cooking spray. Turn out the dough onto a clean surface and press to flatten and deflate the dough, making sure to press out any large air bubbles. Divide into 6 pieces, 3 1/2 to 3 3/4 ounces each.
• Pull the corners of each piece together into the center of the dough, turn over so the seam is on the bottom and roll the dough against the counter into a tight ball with a smooth surface. Do not use any flour or the dough will not stick to itself properly.
• Form the bagels: Form the bagels one at a time: First stick your thumb through the middle of a dough ball, then insert your index finger and gently start to stretch the hole.
• Roll the bagel in a circle around your index fingers to stretch the hole until 1 1/2 to 2 inches wide. If the hole pulls back together, let rest 1 to 2 minutes, then reshape.
• Transfer the bagel to the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining dough balls. Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. The bagels will puff slightly.
• Cook the bagels: About 30 minutes before boiling, preheat the oven to 450˚ F and remove the bagels from the refrigerator. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a wide pot. Stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons malt syrup. Gently add 2 or 3 bagels, rounded-side down, and boil for 2 minutes, flipping halfway through.
• Remove the bagels with a slotted spoon and put back on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining bagels. It's OK if they deflate a bit as they cool but they should mostly keep their shape. (If they do deflate and wrinkle, they'll still be good - just a little flat.)
• Line a separate baking sheet with parchment paper and dust with cornmeal. Brush the tops and sides of the bagels with the egg white and sprinkle with toppings. Place rounded-side up on the cornmeal-dusted baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
• Bake on the middle oven rack until the bagels are golden brown and crisp, rotating the pan halfway through, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool at least 15 minutes. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

BERRY BAGELS

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the yeast, sugar, and warm water.
• Let sit for 5 minutes or until bubbly.
• Put the extract in a bowl with your berries.
• Set aside for later.
• Mix salt in with the 4 to 5 cups of the flour, and:.
• With a strong spoon, mix in.
• When the dough gets stiff, turn it out on the table and kneed for 5 minutes adding flour as needed.
• Place dough in greased bowl (use non-stick cooking spray) and cover with damp cloth.
• Let rise until double in size (1 1/2 to 2 hours or so).
• Punch down dough and divide into 12 balls.
• I placed a spoonful of berries in the center of each ball, folded it closed and pinched it.
• Next, I used my thumb and made a hole in the bagel careful not to let the berries sneak out.
• After shaping bagles, place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper to rise for 15 minutes.
• While the bagels are rising, bring to a boil 12 cups of water and one TLB.
• of sugar.
• Boil bagels in batches.
• Boil on each side for a total of 5 minutes (they will look funny and bumpy).
• Take bagels out with slotted spoon and place on paper towel.
• Sprinkle cornmeal on the same parchment paper and arrange bagels.
• Brush each with an egg wash (you could sprinkle with poppy seeds or seseame seeds at this point).
• Bake bagels for 25-28 minutes at 400 degrees or until golden brown all over.

GARLIC-HERB BAGEL SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sour cream, feta cheese, garlic and seasonings; mix well. Toast bagels if desired; top with spread.

FRESH VEGGIE BAGEL SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread mustard onto the cut sides of the bagel. Layer the lettuce, green pepper, cucumber, and tomato on one half. Season the tomato with salt and pepper. Top with onion and alfalfa sprouts, then cover with the other half of the bagel.

FRUITY BAGEL SPREAD MIXES

Steps:

• 1. For Very Berry Mix: In a small bowl, combine gelatin and dried fruit. Store in a resealable plastic bag in refrigerator. Give with serving instructions. Yield: about 3/4 cup mix.
• 2. For Tropical Fruit Mix: In a samll bowl, combine gelatin, dired fruit, and coconut. Store in resealable plastic bag in refrigerator. Give with serving instructions. Yield: about 1 cup mix. To serve Both Mixes: In a small bowl, meat 3 tablespoons mix into one 8 ounce package softened cream cheese until well blended. Cover and chill 2 hours to let flavors blend. Serve spread on your choice of bagels. Yield: about one cup spread

CREAM CHEESE & VEGGIE BAGEL SPREAD

Steps:

• Prepare the veggies and put in a small colander or strainer; drain well.
• Beat together cream cheese and lemon juice till smooth.
• Stir in veggies and pepper.
• Refrigerate to blend flavors.

STRAWBERRY BAGEL SPREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, cream together the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and Grand Marnier until smooth.
• Fold in the strawberries.
• Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

NO FAT, RAISIN, CINNAMON BAGEL SPREAD

Steps:

• Leave cream cheese out for at least a half hour or until soft.
• Put the raisins in hot tap water for 10 minutes or so to plump them up.
• Drain water and dry them with paper towels.
• Whip cream cheese, sugar and cinnamon with a mixer until fluffy.
• Fold raisins in until combined.
• Enjoy on your bagel after it chills in the refrigerator.