Description
This Greek Yogurt Bagels recipe offers a quick and easy way to bake soft, tender bagels using simple ingredients like Greek yogurt and flour. With minimal prep and baking time, these homemade bagels can be customized with your favorite toppings such as sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they bring the delightful chewiness of traditional bagels with a wholesome twist.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or self-rising flour)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (skip if using self-rising flour)
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1½ cups full-fat Greek yogurt (thick and unsweetened)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Toppings & Finishing
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds
- Poppy seeds
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Flax seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder (if using all-purpose flour), and salt until well combined.
- Add Greek Yogurt and Honey: Add the full-fat Greek yogurt and honey (if using) to the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula or your hands until a soft dough forms.
- Knead Lightly: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for about 1–2 minutes until smooth. Be careful not to over-knead to keep the bagels tender.
- Shape the Bagels: Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each piece into a ball, poke a hole through the center with your finger, and gently stretch the hole to form a bagel shape.
- Egg Wash and Add Toppings: Place the shaped bagels on the prepared baking sheet. Beat the egg and brush it over the top of each bagel. Sprinkle your choice of optional toppings evenly.
- Bake the Bagels: Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes, or until the bagels are golden brown and puffed up.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bagels to cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can skip the baking powder if using self-rising flour as it already contains leavening agents.
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the best texture and flavor; low-fat or non-fat may alter the softness of the bagels.
- Toppings are optional but add great flavor and crunch—feel free to get creative.
- Do not over-knead the dough as this can make the bagels tough instead of tender.
- Allow bagels to cool slightly before slicing for easier cutting and better texture.
