Tie-Dye Rainbow Bagels Recipe

Colorful, funky, and a ton of fun, this tie-dyed rainbow bagel recipe is perfect for beginners. Even if you've never made a normal bagel, you can make these This easy recipe is based off a jewish bagel recipe, offering an authentic taste in a pretty package. Rainbow bagels add a splash of color to your bagel snack, breakfast, or brunch. The original rainbow bagels draw big crowds at brooklyn's the bagel store where they were created. For the average home baker, recreating these neon delights can be a challenge. Most rainbow bagel recipes add food coloring to individual balls of dough. The trick is to make sure the colors are even and that everything rises at the same rate. The colorful layers don't always stay together while baking and, if you have a smaller kitchen, all the bowls of dough can quickly overwhelm your space. These tie-dyed rainbow bagels fix all that. You'll work with a single ball of dough and add colors while you knead. It's super easyno different than a basic bread recipeand a fun art project in the kitchen. You can choose any combination of colors and make them as vibrant as you like. With this technique, four colors seem to work best, though you could use up to six. Be sure to use gel food colorings and not the liquid variety. The gels provide more vibrant colors, cover the dough better, and do not stain as badly. There is potential that your kneading surface will get stained, so it's best to avoid wood or any porous surface. You can wear food-safe gloves if you like, but the gel colors clean off your hands pretty easily, especially if you hand-wash your dishes afterward.