These marbled chocolate bagels are a delightful breakfast option, combining the rich flavor of chocolate with a fun swirl of cocoa. Made from a simple dough, they are easy to prepare and bake to a golden brown perfection.
1: Mix all dough ingredients together (except the cocoa powder) and knead until smooth.
2: Divide the dough in half and incorporate the cocoa powder into one portion.
3: Incorporate cocoa paste into the other plain portion without overdoing it.
4: Roughly twist the two doughs together and form the dough into a ball without over kneading.
5: Cover and proof the dough for 1-2 hours or until almost doubled in size.
6: Divide the dough into 6 equal sections and shape into balls.
7: Let them rest for 15 minutes, then shape the bagels.
8: Place the bagels onto individual sheets of parchment paper, cover, and proof for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
9: Preheat your oven to 425F and bring a large pot of water to a gentle simmer with baking soda.
10: Boil each bagel for 30 seconds on each side, then transfer to a baking sheet.
11: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until deeply golden brown.
