Bagel Bombs have been popular for a while and I’ve been incredibly curious about them! I live in NYC. We’re known for our bagels and yep, they are as delicious as you’d imagine BUT I can’t find a dang vegan bagel bomb. A bagel bomb is a normal bagel dough but it is shaped in a ball FILLED with cream cheese. I just assumed it couldn’t be done. Maybe a vegan cream cheese just won’t hold up! Well, I was wrong and I am thankful because these Vegan Bagel Bombs are well, bomb. I cringed writing that. But I’m just going to go with it. These are freezer friendly which makes breakfast easy! Just thaw overnight then warm them up for a few minutes in the oven and done. These might seem hard to make but it’s really easy! All right, let’s get busy!

Ingredients

Servings: 16 Vegan Bagel Bombs

For the Bagels:

• Packet of Instant Yeast, 2 1/4 tsp
• 1 1/2 tbsp Organic Sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp Salt
• 4 cups Bread Flour
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 1/2 cups Warm Water, heated between 115F-130F
• 1/4 + 1 tsp Brown Sugar, for boiling water + “egg” wash
• 1 1/2 tbsps Plant Milk, for “egg” wash

For the Filling:

• 8oz container of Vegan Cream Cheese, highly recommend Tofutti
• 2 tbsps Green Onion
• 1/4 tsp Dried Thyme
• 1/4 tsp Dried Dill
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• Pinch of Black Pepper
• Pinch of Salt

Toppings:

• Everything but the Bagel Seasoning, optional
• Dried Onion Flakes, optional

Instructions

Make the Bagel Dough:

• In a stand mixer, attach the bread hook.
• Add the bread flour, the packet of instant yeast, 1 1/2 tbsps of sugar, and salt. Mix well on low.
• Slowly add in the olive oil and the water.
• Turn the speed up and beat the mixture until the dough comes together and is sticky but doesn’t stick to your hands.
• Turn the dough out on to a clean and lightly floured surface. Knead for a few minutes until you have a smooth dough.
• Lightly oil the bowl and return the dough.
• Cover with a damp dish towel and let rise for 1 hour.
• After 1 hour, punch the dough to release the air.
• Let rest for 10 more minutes.

Next, Prepare the Cream Cheese:

• In a medium sized bowl, mix the cream cheese with a spatula until soft. Add in the green onion, thyme, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper.
• Line a baking tray with parchment.
• Portion out the cream cheese in to 16 tbsp sized balls. Place on parchment lined baking tray and pop in to the freezer.

Make the Vegan Bagel Bombs:

• Preheat oven to 425F
• Bring a large pot of water to boil and add 1/4 cup of Brown Sugar.
• Prepare your vegan “egg” wash by mixing non-dairy plant milk and 1 tsp of brown sugar together. Set aside.
• Prepare your toppings of choice. I chose to use dried onion flakes and everything seasoning.
• Divide the bagel dough in to 16 even pieces.
• Roll each piece in to a ball and flatten with the palm of your hand. Add 1 tbsp of the frozen cream cheese in the center of the flattened dough. Pinch the edges together and roll in to a ball again. Make sure it’s completely sealed so no cream cheese comes out while boiling or baking.
• Continue until all 16 bagel bombs have been filled with cream cheese.
• In batches, add the bagel bombs to the boiling water for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Flipping halfway. Remove from water and place on a parchment lined baking tray. Immediately brush the boiled bagel bomb with the “egg wash” and sprinkle on the topping of choice.
• Continue until all bagels have been boiled, brushed, and sprinkled with toppings. Make sure you leave a bit of room in between each bagel bomb.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove from oven and let cool before digging in!
• Leftovers can be frozen. Thaw overnight and heat up in the oven.

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