Cinnamon Raisin Bagels

Name: Cinnamon Raisin Bagels
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups warm water; 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast; 3 tbsp brown sugar; 4 cups bread flour; 2 tsp salt; 2 tsp cinnamon; 3/4 cup raisins; 2 quarts water mixed with 2 tbsp honey, for boiling

8 servings40 min prep20 min cookMedium

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Cinnamon Raisin Bagels

Story updated September 18, 2026

Cinnamon raisin bagels are a sweeter American variation on the traditional Ashkenazi Jewish bagel, emerging as bagel bakeries diversified their offerings through the 20th century to appeal to broader American tastes beyond the original plain and savory styles.

Ingredients

Scale:· 8 servings

1 1/2 cups warm water
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
3 tbsp brown sugar
4 cups bread flour
2 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 cup raisins
2 quarts water mixed with 2 tbsp honey, for boiling

Instructions

1Stir yeast and brown sugar into warm water; let sit until foamy.
2Stir in flour, salt, and cinnamon, then knead in the raisins.
3Knead 10 minutes total until smooth, then let rise 1 hour, until doubled.
4Divide into 8 pieces, shape into rings, and rest 15 minutes.
5Boil each bagel in the honey water 1 minute per side.
6Bake at 425°F for 18-20 minutes, until deep golden.

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