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butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat option.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed but can be more expensive.

Add 1.5 cups of water and 0.25 cup of sugar to a microwavable safe bowl.

Microwave for about 45 seconds to heat the water.

Stir until the sugar is mostly dissolved and check that the water is not too hot.

Add 1 packet of yeast (or 2.25 teaspoons) to the water and sugar mixture and mix.

Wait for the yeast to bloom.

In a mixing bowl, add bread flour and 1 teaspoon of salt, mixing well to combine.

Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the bloomed yeast mixture and 4 tablespoons of melted butter.

Mix on medium low speed for 7-10 minutes using a dough hook, or knead by hand for about 15 minutes until smooth.

Brush the dough with about 1 tablespoon of oil, coating it well to prevent sticking.

Cover the bowl with a towel and place in a warm area until doubled in size (may take longer with distractions).

Prepare a cinnamon sugar mixture by mixing equal parts brown sugar and granulated sugar with a pinch of cinnamon.

Punch down the risen dough and flatten it out.

Form the dough into a log and separate into pieces for bagels (8 normal, 6 jumbo, or 10 mini).

Take one piece of dough, tuck the ends into the center, and seal it by rolling it on the counter.

Create a hole in the center of the dough with your finger and spin it to form a bagel, ensuring the hole is about 3 inches in diameter.

Let the formed bagels rest for 15-20 minutes, covered with a damp towel.

In a large pot, bring 6-8 cups of water to a slow boil and add 1 tablespoon of baking soda, stirring to combine.

Boil each bagel for 1 minute on each side (2 minutes total), using a slotted spoon to flip them.

Place boiled bagels on a parchment-lined baking tray and sprinkle with desired toppings.

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