Raspberry Pistachio Sourdough Bagels Recipe
Chewy, bakery-style sourdough bagels studded with juicy raspberries and crunchy pistachios. Naturally fermented for great flavor with a subtle sweetness perfect toasted with cream cheese or butter.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 14 hrs
- Yield: 8 bagels 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Active sourdough starter:
- 1 cup (240g) active sourdough starter (100% hydration)
- Bagel dough:
- 1 cup (240ml) warm water
- 2 tbsp honey or sugar
- 4 cups (500g) bread flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries (chopped if large)
- 3/4 cup pistachios, roughly chopped
- Boiling bath:
- 2 quarts water
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar
- Topping (optional):
- Extra chopped pistachios
- 1. Mix sourdough starter, warm water, and honey until combined.
- 2. Add bread flour and salt; mix until a stiff dough forms.
- 3. Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4. Gently fold in raspberries and pistachios until just incorporated.
- 5. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and bulk ferment 4–6 hours at room temperature until slightly puffy.
- 6. Refrigerate overnight (8–12 hours) for cold fermentation.
- 7. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces; shape into balls and rest 15 minutes.
- 8. Poke a hole in the center of each and gently stretch into bagel shapes.
- 9. Cover and proof 30–45 minutes.
- 10. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- 11. Bring water to a boil; add baking soda and honey.
- 12. Boil bagels 30 seconds per side, then transfer to baking sheet.
- 13. Sprinkle with extra pistachios if desired.
- 14. Bake 20–25 minutes until deeply golden.
- 15. Cool on a rack before slicing.
Notes
- Frozen raspberries should be added straight from the freezer to reduce bleeding.
- For extra chew, use high-protein bread flour.
- Store bagels sliced and frozen for best freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: raspberry pistachio sourdough bagels, sourdough bagels, fruit nut bagels