Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Stuffed Bagels

Ingredients

• 4 cups Bread Flour
• 1 tbsp Yeast (dry active)
• 1 tbsp White Sugar
• 1 tsp Table Salt
• 8 oz Vegan Sausage (chopped and cooked)
• 7 Chicken Egg (6 scrambled for filling; 1 for egg wash)
• 8 American Cheese (slices)
• 1 cup Mozzarella (shredded)
• ¼ cup Brown Sugar (for boiling water)
• 1 tbsp Baking Soda (for boiling water)
• ¼ cup Everything Bagel Seasoning

Instructions

1. 1

   In a stand mixer, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until foamy.

2. 2

   Add bread flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Use a dough hook to knead until a smooth, elastic dough forms.

3. 3

   Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour.

4. 4

   While dough rises, cook the filling: sauté the chopped vegan sausage until browned and scramble 6 eggs.

5. 5

   Divide the risen dough into 8 equal pieces and roll them into balls.

6. 6

   Roll out each dough ball into a flat oval shape. Layer with a slice of American cheese, a sprinkle of mozzarella, sausage, and eggs.

7. 7

   Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges tightly to seal into a log, then join the ends to create a bagel ring.

8. 8

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the brown sugar and baking soda.

9. 9

   Boil the stuffed bagels for about 1 minute per side, then transfer to a wire rack to drain briefly.

10. 10

    Place bagels on a baking sheet. Brush with egg wash (1 egg beaten with a splash of water) and sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning.

11. 11

    Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes until the bagels are golden brown.