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1-In a large bowl, or the bowl: In a large bowl, or the bowl of your stand mixer if you’re using one, mix bread flour, instant yeast, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, salt and pumpkin spice. Stir to combine.
2-Add pumpkin puree and water and knead: Add pumpkin puree and water and knead until the dough is formed. After that, knead for more 5 minutes on medium-low speed if using a stand mixer (use the dough hook for that), or 10 minutes if doing by hand. The final dough should be stiff but smooth.
3-Transfer your dough to a clean and: Transfer your dough to a clean and greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let it rest until it doubles in size, 1 hour and a half to 2 hours. Leave it resting in a warm spot to accelerate the process.
4-After it has doubles, divide the dough: After it has doubles, divide the dough into 8 pieces and shape each one into a tight ball. Starting with the first ball you shaped, using your finger, make a hole in the center of the dough and stretch it out. Do it a little bigger than you want your final bagel to be, as it will shrink during the second rest and boiling/baking process. Place your shaped bagel into a lined baking sheet, or over a lightly floured surface.
5-Cover your shaped bagels with plastic wrap: Cover your shaped bagels with plastic wrap so it won’t develop a skin, and let them rest for another 30 minutes, or until almost twice its starting size. The bagel should feel light when ready.
6-Using a saucepan or your dutch oven,: Using a saucepan or your dutch oven, heat about 4 cups or enough water for you to boil your bagels, and mix ¼ cup of brown sugar. Make sure the water is boiling before adding your bagels.
7-Preheat your oven to 450°F: Preheat your oven to 450°F.
8-With a fork, on a small bowl,: With a fork, on a small bowl, beat one egg for the egg wash if you opt to use it.
9-Boil each bagel from 45 to 50: Boil each bagel from 45 to 50 seconds, then flip them over with the help of a spatula and repeat boiling on the other side. Avoid boiling for longer than 1 minute on each side.
10-Place your boiled bagels over a paper: Place your boiled bagels over a paper towel and cover with sesame seeds or your topping of choice. Brush it with the egg wash before adding the top if you choose to use it.
11-Transfer your bagels to a baking sheet: Transfer your bagels to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake them on 450°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown on top and slightly golden on the bottom.
12-Let them cool for 15 minutes before: Let them cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.