makes 10 bagels | active time: 1 hour | full time:  hour

ingredients:

yeast mixture:

• 1 ½ tbsp of active dry yeast
• 1 tbsp of sugar
• 2 cups of warm water 

dough knead:

• 5 cups of all purpose flour 
• 2 ½ tsp kosher salt 
• 3 tbsp light brown sugar 
• 1 cup of frozen or fresh raspberries 
• 1 cup Pistakio OG pistachio spread
• 1 egg

for the pistakio cream cheese: 

• 1 cup of block cream cheese
• 1 tsp of honey
• 2 tbsp of Pistakio spread

instructions:

• yeast mix: combine 1 ½ tbsp active dry yeast, 1 tbsp sugar, and 2 cups warm water. let it sit until frothy.
• dough: mix 5 cups flour, 2 ½ tsp kosher salt, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 1 cup pistachio spread, raspberries, and the yeast mixture. knead for 15 mins, then rest for 1 hour.
• shape & boil: divide dough, shape into bagels, boil for 1-2 mins on each side, and brush with egg wash.
• bake: bake at 375°F for 20-25 mins.
• cream cheese spread: mix 1 cup cream cheese, 1 tsp honey, and 2 tbsp pistachio spread.

recipe development by @chefccita