Twisted Cheese Bagels

Instructions

Prepare the dough.

In a large bowl add yeast, sugar and warm water. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes to activate the yeast.

Add the rest of the ingredients, flour, salt, milk, egg, and melted butter.

Stir to combine and knead for 5-8 minutes until the dough is soft and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for about 1 hour in a warm area, until doubled in size.

How to shape the flaky twisted cheese bagels.

Punch the dough down and transfer to an oiled surface. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 16 x12 inches (40x30cm) rectangle.

With the back of a spoon or a spatula, spread 2 tablespoons (30g) of softened butter over two-thirds of the rolled dough.

Sprinkle ½ cup (50g) cheddar cheese over two-thirds of the dough.

Fold the dough like a letter into thirds, starting with the unbuttered side of the rectangle. Rotate the dough at 90° and repeat rolling the dough into a 16 x12 inches (40x30cm) rectangle.

Again, spread 2 tablespoons (30g) softened butter over two-thirds of the rectangle. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup (50g) cheddar cheese over two-thirds of the dough.

Fold the dough like a letter into thirds, starting with the unbuttered side of the rectangle.

Cut the dough into 8 equal pieces.

Twist each piece and bring the ends together, pinch the ends and place on a parchment paper baking sheet.

Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for 20-30 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400F (200C).

Brush the buns with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

Bake for 18-20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.

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