Homemade Mini Poppy Seed Bagels

Bagels and cream cheese will always be one of my favorite breakfast items. I haven't had a bagel in a really long time, so I decided to make some of my own! Wait a minute before you get excited though. These were NOT easy to make. They took hours and hours and the dough is unlike any other. AND you not only have to bake these guys, but BOIL them too?! Well, regardless, it was well worth it because now I am chomping on some mini bagels and they were made in my very own kitchen. Take a look if you want to make your own too!

*Makes: 15 mini bagels, give or take

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups (520g) strong bread flour
• 2 1/2 tsp instant dry yeast
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups (360ml) hot water
• 1 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar (for the boiling water)
• 1 egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon water (for toppings only)
• Poppy seeds, or other preferred topping

Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

It's been over a week since I stepped foot in our kitchen (we were on vacation so it wasn't by choice) and after being home and doing loads and loads of laundry, I couldn't resist baking any longer. I decided to return to baking by making some lemon poppy seed muffins, and making them gluten free of course. While away, I also decided that I want to keep cooking and baking gluten free, but still bake with gluten for those who don't have a sensitivity. So I will be doing both now! Anyway, these are my lovely gluten free lemon poppy seed muffins with lemon icing (if you love lemon, this icing just tops it off!) Go ahead and give them a try!

*Makes: 12 muffins

Ingredients

For dough:

• 2 cups (280g) gluten-free plain flour
• 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup (150g) sugar
• zest 1 lemon
• 2 teaspoons (or more) of lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 8 tablespoons (120g) butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup (220g) sour cream
• 2 large eggs, beaten

For lemon icing:

• 3 tablespoons of confectioners sugar
• 2 teaspoons of lemon juice (give or take)