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- Delicious<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fun to make<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Naturally colored <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Vegan friendly <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
So I said I wouldn't be doing any baking during the hot summer months, but after I successfully made a sourdough starte<\/a>r I just could not resist. I have seen rainbow bagels floating around on pinterest for awhile and really wanted to try making them myself! So I thought... what about sourdough rainbow bagels?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Think sourdough is complicated?<\/strong> It doesn\u2019t have to be! My Beginner Friendly Sourdough Guide<\/a><\/strong> walks you through a simple, no discard method<\/strong> for creating a sourdough starter and baking your first loaf! Plus, it's packed with gut friendly benefits thanks to natural fermentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WHAT FLAVOR IS A RAINBOW BAGEL?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The rainbow bagel is a super bright and colorful bagel that looks like something from Dr. Seuss. You might think that it tastes like cake batter or funfetti. But, it has a very subtle, slightly fruity taste, thanks to the fruit derived food colorings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
WHAT ARE RAINBOW BAGELS MADE OUR OF?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Rainbow bagels are actually relatively modest in terms of ingredients. They are basically just your standard bagel with food colorings kneaded in. All you need to make my rainbow sourdough bagels is a sourdough starter<\/a>, water, brown sugar, bread flour, salt, egg, and colors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
FAQ's<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Frequently asked questions about sourdough rainbow bagels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is sourdough?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regular breads are leavened with a packaged yeast. Sourdough, on the other hand is leavened with a wild yeast made at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click here to learn how to make your own sourdough starter<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are sourdough bagels healthy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to flour content, sourdough bagels are really no different than regular bagels. The only difference is the type of yeast(bacteria) in them, and the length of time they rise (ferment) for. Some say that sourdough has more beneficial bacteria because it is fermented longer, however, those bacteria would be killed off by high oven temperatures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can you use all-purpose flour for sourdough bagels?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can <\/em>use all-purpose flour in this recipe. But, since it has less protein, your bagels will have more of a bread-like texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST SOURDOUGH RAINBOW BAGELS. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
USE BREAD FLOUR NOT ALL-PURPOSE<\/strong>. Bread flour has a higher protein content. This higher protein content will give you that signature \"chewy\" bagel texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FIRST AND SECOND RISE TIME MAY VARY<\/strong>. This rising time can vary depending on how hot your house is. To help keep the bagels warm, wrap in plastic and then wrap the whole tray in a big towel. You can even put them in the stove if your house is drafty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
USE ALL NATURAL LIQUID FOOD DYE<\/strong>. If you want dark vibrant colors like in my pictures, opt for the liquid food dyes. Powdered food dyes will not mix into the dough as well and you will not have vibrant colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
COVER YOUR TRAYS WITH PLASTIC WRAP WHEN RISING THE BAGELS OVERNIGHT (THIRD RISE). <\/strong> I have used a towel before and the air tends to get through and form a tough \"skin\" on top of the bagels so this is why I use plastic wrap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DON'T SKIP BOILING YOUR BAGELS.<\/strong> Boiling bagels is necessary for that signature chewy outer texture!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
COOL ON A WIRE RACK<\/strong>. This will prevent the bottoms from either continuing to cook on your baking sheet, or, getting soggy! Remove bagels from the tray and cool them completely on a wire cooling rack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHOW TO MAKE SOURDOUGH RAINBOW BAGELS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
NOTE<\/span>: This is a 2 day recipe so check your schedule! I usually start them in the morning on the first day, and then put them in the fridge overnight to finish on day 2.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you don't have an active bubbly starter yet, and want to try your hand at sourdough, click the link right below this to learn how to make a starter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to make a sourdough starter<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sourdough Rainbow Bagels Day 1:<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Day 1 of making sourdough bagels involves 2 rising times. The first rise is the dough. The second rise is after you have shaped the bagels. And day 2 is after the 3rd rise, which is an overnight rise in the fridge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let's get started on the dough!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, grab your standing mixer and fit it with a paddle attachment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add 1 cup of active bubbly starter to the mixing bowl along with the 1 \u00bc cup of room temperature water and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Mix until it is just combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNext, switch to a hook attachment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add the 5 cups of bread flour and the sea salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMix the dough on #2 or #3 speed for about 7 minutes. You can tell when the dough is ready when it has pulled away from the sides, is no longer sticky, and can be pulled without breaking (elasticity). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLet your dough rest for ~20 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next, shape your dough into a smooth ball. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHOW TO COLOR THE DOUGH FOR RAINBOW BAGELS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cut your dough into 4 equal pieces. I use a pastry scraper to cut my dough. If you don't have one, a metal spatula or a big sharp knife will work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAdd each piece of dough to your standing mixer fitted with a hook attachment 1 at a time along with the dye. You can use whatever color combinations you like!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Okay so, you're going to see 2 different colored dough's below. The first time I made my sourdough rainbow bagels I wanted to try using all-natural powdered food dyes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Powders I tried:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Beet root powder<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Passion fruit flakes<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Butterfly pea powder<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Blue spirulina powder<\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
They worked okay<\/em>. But, as you can see in the photos below, they did not blend into the dough as well as the 2nd time when I used liquid food dye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After you get the color into each ball of dough, roll it out to a rough oval shape. Mine were about 1 foot long x 6 inches across.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
POWDERED NATURAL FOOD DYE VS LIQUID NATURAL DYE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/rainbow-sourdough-bagels-with-funfetti-cream-cheese-34-768x1024.jpg\")
with beet root powder<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/rainbow-sourdough-bagels-with-funfetti-cream-cheese-63-768x1024.jpg\")
liquid red food dye<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/rainbow-sourdough-bagels-with-funfetti-cream-cheese-31-768x1024.jpg\")
with passion fruit flakes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/rainbow-sourdough-bagels-with-funfetti-cream-cheese-64-1024x768.jpg\")
liquid yellow food dye<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n \n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/rainbow-sourdough-bagels-with-funfetti-cream-cheese-38-768x1024.jpg\")
with blue spirulina powder<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/rainbow-sourdough-bagels-with-funfetti-cream-cheese-66-768x1024.jpg\")
liquid blue food dye<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n HOW TO ROLL RAINBOW BAGELS <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Stack each piece of dough on top of the next. Roll the whole stack to help them squish together more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cut your dough into 8 equal pieces. Or, cut it into 10 pieces for smaller bagels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRoll each piece into a long log like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nConnect the two ends together to form a bagel shape:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPlace the formed bagels on a lightly floured baking tray. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sprinkle the tops with flour to prevent them from sticking really badly. Cover them with plastic wrap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
SECOND FERMENT (4-8 hours)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Let the bagels sit at room temperature, covered for 4-8 hours. After 4 hours perform the \"float test.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The float test:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fill a bowl with water. Add one of your bagels. If it floats, it has properly fermented and you can transfer the tray to the fridge to finish fermenting overnight (~12-24 hours).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If it sinks, it has not formed enough air pockets and needs to sit longer at room temperature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make sure to dry the bagel off after you have done the float test and re-cover your baking tray with the plastic wrap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
THIRD FERMENT (OVERNIGHT RISE ~12-24 HOURS)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
SEE YOU BACK TOMORROW TO FINISH!<\/strong> Make sure you put the following things in the FRIDGE overnight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
WHAT TO PUT IN THE FRIDGE OVERNIGHT:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- Your tray of bagels<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A can of full fat coconut milk (for the vegan funfetti)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- \u00bd cup raw cashews covered in water (for the vegan funfetti)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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after 4 hours<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/rainbow-sourdough-bagels-with-funfetti-cream-cheese-14-768x1024.jpg\")
after 12 hours
<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSOURDOUGH RAINBOW BAGELS DAY 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Take your bagels out of the fridge and get ready for some boiling and baking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now before you remove the plastic wrap, you want to be VERY gentle. You don't want to deflate the bagels at all, or you will end up with a flat bagel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I use my pastry scraper again to help get the bagel off the tray. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But before you even worry about moving your bagels around, lets get the water bath ready for boiling the bagels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHOW TO BOIL RAINBOW BAGELS<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Heat a large stockpot with water and a few tablespoons of brown sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep the water at a low boil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add 1-2 bagels to the boiling water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You will boil each bagel for 1 minute on each side. So, put the bagel in the boiling water, and after 1 minute flip it with the spoon and keep boiling the other side for 1 more minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use a slotted spoon to remove the bagels from the water. This will help the water drain off the bagels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Transfer the boiled bagels to a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure to space the bagels evenly apart on the tray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While you are boiling your bagels, preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. Once it reaches 450, reduce it to 400 and put the rack in the center of the oven for even air circulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHOW TO BAKE RAINBOW BAGELS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you have boiled all the bagels, they are ready to be baked!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brush the tops of your bagels with egg whites using a pastry brush. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bake them for ~18-22 minutes in the preheated oven. Or, until the tops are very light golden brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Allow them to cool completely on a wire cooling rack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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powdered food colorings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/rainbow-sourdough-bagels-with-funfetti-cream-cheese-21-768x1024.jpg\")
liquid food colorings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n HOW TO MAKE VEGAN FUNFETTI CREAM CHEESE FILLING<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Fit your standing mixer with a whisk attachment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scrape the hard portion of your chilled can of coconut milk into the bowl of the standing mixer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is what the can of coconut milk will look like after you refrigerated it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhip the coconut milk until it is fluffy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a blender or food processor add: the soaked cashews (drain the water), \u00bc cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, a dash of sea salt. Let the blender run until the cashews are totally pureed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fold the cashew mixture gently into the coconut milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NOTE: You can also use just the coconut milk with the rainbow sprinkles for a \"funfetti whipped cream.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpread your funfetti cream \"cheese\" onto a toasted sourdough rainbow bagel and enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSOURDOUGH RAINBOW BAGELS. YUM!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMore Homemade Bread Recipes<\/strong><\/a> you're going to love!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Sourdough Beet Bagels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pink Cinnamon Rolls<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Whole Wheat Ciabatta Bread<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ciabatta Bread<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ciabatta Bread Rolls<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Best Sourdough Focaccia Bread<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sourdough Naan Bread<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Whole Wheat Sourdough Naan Bread<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sourdough Taco Shells<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you try my Healthy Sourdough Rainbow Bagel Recipe<\/strong>, please let me know your thoughts by leaving a rating and comment below! Ready for more?<\/strong> Subscribe to my newsletter<\/a> or follow along on Pinterest<\/strong><\/a>, Instagram<\/strong><\/a>, Facebook<\/strong><\/a>, and Youtube<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRainbow Sourdough Bagels with Vegan Funfetti Cream Cheese<\/h2>\n
<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\nThese rainbow sourdough bagels are so fun to make and vibrant! I made them with vegan funfetti cream cheese!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n - Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sourdough Beet Bagels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Passion fruit flakes<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Beet root powder<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n