New York Pumpernickel Bagel with Scallion Cream Cheese -

We asked Karen at The Shackman Group what her favourite food was from New York and the New York Pumpernickel Bagel with Scallion Cream Cheese came up on top. Keep reading to find out how to make this mouth-watering bagel. 

Behold the New York Pumpernickel Bagels with Scallion Cream Cheese! Because who needs store-bought when you can whip up bagel wizardry in your own kitchen? Get ready to laugh, knead, and slather your way to breakfast brilliance!

Let’s  set the mood to cook this mouth-watering Bagel.
Set your speaks to play Empire State of mind

To quote Karen “the words are so inspiring to me”

Ingredients (for the Bagels):

• 4 cups bread flour (the stuff dreams are made of)
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast (because waiting for dough is for amateurs)
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (chocolatey bagels – need we say more?)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons molasses (for that touch of sweetness)
• 1 tablespoon caraway seeds (optional, but we're feeling fancy)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (because bland bagels are so last season)
• 1 1/4 cups warm water (bathing suit not required)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for that bagel glow-up)
• Cornmeal (because bagels like a sprinkle party)

For the Scallion Cream Cheese:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened (let it party at room temperature)
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions (the life of the cream cheese party)
• Salt and pepper to taste (seasoning – the unsung hero)

How to prepare (without taking life too seriously):

1.  In a large bowl, toss together the bread flour, instant yeast, cocoa powder, molasses, caraway seeds (if you're feeling extra), and salt. Mix it like you're making a doughy disco.
2. Slowly pour in the warm water and mix until you've got a dough that's as smooth as a bagel-loving cat's purr.
3. Knead that dough like you're giving it a spa day – 10 minutes of TLC should do the trick.
4. Let the dough rise. Go catch up on your favorite sitcom. You've earned it.
5. Shape your dough into balls – because we're making bagels, not boring rolls.
6. Boil those bagels like you're giving them a hot tub party. Just a quick dip, they're not on vacation!
7. Brush those boiled bagels with oil – it's their time to shine in the oven.
8. Bake until golden brown. If your bagels were humans, they'd be getting a tan.
9. While the bagels work their magic, whip up the scallion cream cheese. Because plain cream cheese is so last breakfast.
10. Spread that scallion goodness like you're Picasso with a bagel canvas.
11. Slice, slather, savor. Your homemade New York Pumpernickel Bagels with Scallion Cream Cheese are ready to steal the breakfast show!

Congratulations, you've just graduated from Bagel University with flying cream cheese. Now, go forth and spread the bagel love!

Want to try the original New York Pumpernickel Bagel with Scallion Cream Cheese? Contact The Shackman Group to book your next trip 

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