Jerusalem Bagel Cubes

Name: Jerusalem Bagel Cubes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Israeli
Ingredients: 1 cup Self-rising flour (approximately 140 grams); 200 grams White cheese (such as Tnuva white cheese, 5% fat); 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 3 tablespoons Silan (date syrup) (for coating); 1 cup Water (for silan mixture); as needed Sesame seeds (for coating)

These Jerusalem Bagel Cubes are an incredibly easy and quick recipe, perfect for a light dinner or snack. Made primarily from just two ingredients - self-rising flour and white cheese - they are so simple that even kids can prepare them. The cubes are dipped in a sweet silan and water mixture, then coated with sesame seeds before being baked to a golden perfection, offering a delightful texture and taste reminiscent of traditional Jerusalem bagels.

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Freshly baked golden bagel cubes

Recipe Information

20m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Israeli

Hebrew

Nutrition (per serving)

310

Calories

12g

Protein

42g

Carbs

11g

Fat

Coated cubes ready for baking

Ingredients

Self-rising flour
(approximately 140 grams)
1 cup
White cheese
(such as Tnuva white cheese, 5% fat)
200 grams
Salt
1 teaspoon
Silan (date syrup)
(for coating)
3 tablespoons
Water
(for silan mixture)
1 cup
Sesame seeds
(for coating)
as needed

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Dough being cut into small cubes

Instructions

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In a large bowl, combine the self-rising flour, white cheese, and salt. Mix thoroughly with your hands until a soft and cohesive dough forms.
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In a large bowl, combine the self-rising flour, white cheese, and salt. Mix thoroughly with your hands until a soft and cohesive dough forms.
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Ensure the dough is smooth and uniform, without any dry flour patches.
2
Lightly flour a clean work surface. Transfer the dough onto it and roll it out into a rectangular shape, about 1-2 centimeters (0.5-0.8 inches) thick.
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Lightly flour a clean work surface. Transfer the dough onto it and roll it out into a rectangular shape, about 1-2 centimeters (0.5-0.8 inches) thick.
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Use minimal flour to prevent the dough from becoming too dry. Roll evenly for uniform cube size.
3
Using a knife or a dough cutter, cut the rolled-out dough into small, bite-sized cubes.
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Using a knife or a dough cutter, cut the rolled-out dough into small, bite-sized cubes.
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Try to make the cubes roughly the same size for even baking.
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In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together the silan (date syrup) and 1 cup of water until well combined.
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In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together the silan (date syrup) and 1 cup of water until well combined.
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Make sure the silan is fully dissolved in the water to create a consistent dipping mixture.
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Dip each dough cube into the silan-water mixture, ensuring all sides are lightly coated. Do not soak for too long.
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Dip each dough cube into the silan-water mixture, ensuring all sides are lightly coated. Do not soak for too long.
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A quick dip is sufficient; too much liquid can make the dough soggy.
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Transfer the dipped cubes to another bowl filled with sesame seeds. Toss gently until each cube is generously coated with sesame seeds on all sides.
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Transfer the dipped cubes to another bowl filled with sesame seeds. Toss gently until each cube is generously coated with sesame seeds on all sides.
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For best adhesion, make sure the cubes are still slightly moist from the silan mixture.
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Arrange the coated bagel cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 180-200°C (350-400°F) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
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Arrange the coated bagel cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 180-200°C (350-400°F) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
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Preheat your oven while preparing the cubes. Baking time may vary, so keep an eye on them to prevent burning. They should be crisp on the outside and soft inside.