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Babka-Inspired Bagels

These Greek yogurt bagels with a babka-inspired filling of cinnamon, sugar, and chocolate are delicious served as a treat for breakfast with coffee or as dessert.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 13 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 158 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: Polish , Ukrainian

Ingredients

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour (whole wheat or gluten-free mix* (5 ounces in weight))
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder (make sure it's not expired or it won't rise)
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (use less if using table salt)
  • 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt (not regular yogurt, it will be too sticky (Stonyfield or Fage))
  • 1 large egg white or whole egg (beaten)
  • 1 tablespoon mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar.  Set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 375˚F. Place parchment paper or a silpat on a baking sheet. If using parchment paper, spray with oil to avoid sticking.
  3. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt and whisk well.
  4. Add the yogurt and mix with a fork or spatula until well combined, it will look like small crumbles.
  5. Lightly dust flour on a work surface and remove dough from the bowl, knead the dough a few times until dough is tacky, but not sticky, about 15 turns (it should not leave dough on your hand when you pull away).
  6. Divide into 4 equal balls. Lightly dust the work surface again then roll each ball into 3/4-inch-thick ropes, about 7 inches long.  Press the rope flat, brush very lightly with egg wash, sprinkle each with ½ teaspoon of the cinnamon and sugar mixture and top with slightly less than 1 teaspoon mini chips.
  7. Press the chocolate chips lightly into the dough then bring the outer sides of the smashed rope up and over to close over the stuffing. Join the ends to form bagels.
  8. Brush the tops of each bagel with egg wash and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon and sugar mixture.
  9. Bake on the top rack of the oven for 25-28 minutes, rotating halfway through. Let cool at least 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bagel Calories 158kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 473mg (20%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 158

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bagel
Calories 158kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 473mg 20%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.