Does Panera have a pumpkin bagel?

Yes, Panera Bread does offer a pumpkin bagel seasonally, typically during the fall months. It’s sweet, spiced, and often paired with pumpkin cream cheese. However, it’s not shaped like a pumpkin—so making your own pumpkin-shaped bagel at home adds a creative and festive twist that Panera can’t match.

Do pumpkin bagels taste like pumpkin?

Most pumpkin bagels have a mild pumpkin flavor that’s enhanced with spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. In this homemade pumpkin-shaped bagel recipe, there’s no pumpkin purée—so the flavor comes more from honey and golden crust. You can easily customize the dough with pumpkin spice or add pumpkin purée for a richer taste.

What is a za’atar bagel?

A za’atar bagel is a savory Middle Eastern-style bagel topped with za’atar seasoning, a mix of thyme, sumac, and sesame seeds. While it’s not related to the sweet, festive flavor of a pumpkin-shaped bagel, both styles show just how creative you can get with bagels—whether you go sweet, savory, or seasonal.

What toppings go on pumpkin bagels?

Pumpkin bagels pair well with sweet and creamy toppings. Try whipped cream cheese, honey butter, maple walnut spread, or apple cinnamon jam. For a fall-inspired combo, pair your pumpkin-shaped bagel with spiced chai tea or a pumpkin spice latte. The presentation is cute—but the flavors are comforting and real.

Pumpkin-Shaped Bagel Recipe – 1 Fun Trick for Festive Baking

Name: Pumpkin-Shaped Bagel Recipe – Fun, Festive, and Easy to Make
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 12 bagels
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup warm milk; 4 Tablespoons soft butter; 2 Tablespoons honey (plus ½ cup for boiling); 1 egg (white for dough, yolk for brushing); ½ teaspoon salt; 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast; 3½ cups all-purpose flour; ¼ cup cornmeal (optional)

Description

Fun and festive pumpkin-shaped bagels with soft, chewy texture and golden crust. Perfect for fall breakfasts or brunch spreads.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup warm milk

4 Tablespoons soft butter

2 Tablespoons honey (plus ½ cup for boiling)

1 egg (white for dough, yolk for brushing)

½ teaspoon salt

2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast

3½ cups all-purpose flour

¼ cup cornmeal (optional)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix warm milk and honey. Sprinkle yeast and let foam (5 mins).
2. Add softened butter, egg white, salt, and flour. Mix until combined.
3. Separate ¼ cup dough; color green. Color rest of dough orange. Knead both until smooth.
4. Let both doughs rise 1 hour, covered.
5. Divide green dough into 12 logs. Divide orange into 12 balls, folding edges under.
6. Make a center hole in orange dough, insert green dough.
7. Wrap loosely with cord to shape pumpkins. Let rise 1 more hour.
8. Boil water with ½ cup honey. Boil bagels 1 minute per side.
9. Dip bottoms in cornmeal (optional). Brush tops with egg yolk + water.
10. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes until golden. Cool completely before cutting cords.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for best results.

Don’t wrap cords tightly—bagels need room to expand.

Add cinnamon or pumpkin spice for extra fall flavor.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Baking
Method: Boil and Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bagel
Calories: 230
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 190mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: pumpkin-shaped bagel, fall baking, festive bagels