Chewy Cinnamon Sugar Crunch Bagels topped with caramelized brown sugar and cinnamon for bakery-style perfection at home.

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1 teaspoon active dry yeast

1 cup warm water

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon salt

3.5–4 cups all purpose flour

3 tablespoons melted butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon baking soda

2 teaspoons granulated sugar

1 teaspoon salt (for boiling water)

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1. Combine yeast, warm water, honey and salt. Let foam 10 minutes.

2. Add flour gradually and knead 5 minutes.

3. Rest 15 minutes, then knead another 5 minutes.

4. Cover and let rise 4–5 hours or refrigerate overnight.

5. Shape into bagels and rest 1 hour.

6. Boil in water with baking soda, sugar and salt 1 minute per side.

7. Brush with melted butter and coat with cinnamon sugar mixture.

8. Bake at 425°F for 20–23 minutes until golden brown.

9. Cool slightly and serve.

Do not overcrowd the boiling pot.

Brush butter immediately after boiling so topping sticks.

Slice before freezing for easy reheating.