RECIPES

BREAKFAST

I really do believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I’ve already taken you through the wonders of the incredible, edible egg—now it’s time to delve into my favorite weekend brunch.

 

SEEDED BAGELS

Makes 12 bagels / Serves 8–16

What’s better than a freshly baked bagel? Answer: a homemade freshly baked bagel covered with healthy seeds! This basic bagel recipe takes it to the next level thanks to pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and chia seeds. Yum!

INGREDIENTS

1 packet active dry yeast

1½ cups warm water (110˚F–120˚F)

4 cups bread flour

1 tablespoon salt

2 tablespoons sugar

1 large egg white

1 tablespoon water

½ cup pumpkin seeds

¼ cup sunflower seeds, salted

¼ cup chia seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: In a stand mixer fitted with the bread hook attachment, dissolve yeast in water and let sit five minutes, or until foamy.

STEP 2: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar. Add the flour mixture to the water mixture and mix on low with an electric mixer until most of the flour has been incorporated and the dough starts to come together.

STEP 3: Increase speed to medium and continue to mix until dough becomes smooth and elastic, about four minutes, adding small additional amounts of flour if dough is too sticky.

STEP 4: Transfer dough to medium bowl that has been lightly oiled, and let sit for 30 minutes. (Dough will not double in size.) Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil and preheat oven to 400˚F.

STEP 5: Lay the dough on a piece of parchment or wax paper. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball. Gently poke a hole in the center of each ball and stretch slightly to create a larger opening. Let rest for 10 minutes.

STEP 6: Place a few bagels at a time in the boiling water, stretching slightly to increase the opening in the middle. Boil for 30 seconds on each side and remove to a drying rack.

STEP 7: Mix together the egg white and water and brush onto the top of each bagel. Top with seeds.

STEP 8: Place bagels on a baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bagels have developed a golden brown color. Let sit at least 15 minutes before serving.

 

EGG CUPS

Makes 4 egg cups / Serves 4

These egg cups are my favorite brunch party trick. Because each is baked in its own ramekin, you can make as many or as few as you like. You can even let guests or family members customize them by providing a bar of different mix-ins and toppings.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed of excess water

¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

8 slices prosciutto

4 eggs

Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: Preheat oven to 350˚F. Mix together the spinach and Parmesan cheese.

STEP 2: Line four ramekins with prosciutto. Scoop one-quarter of the spinach and cheese mixture into each ramekin and top with an egg.

STEP 3: Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on desired degree of doneness.