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Easy Bagel Recipe
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Easy Bagel Recipe

This Easy Bagel Recipe uses a combination of all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and Greek yogurt to create dough that bakes into soft, homemade bagels without yeast. The dough is shaped into ropes and formed into bagels before baking, then optionally topped with seasonings like everything bagel mix, sesame, or poppy seeds. The result is a tender bagel with a slightly tangy taste from the yogurt and a lightly crisp crust.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 152 kcal
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 5 oz in weight, unbleached; or whole wheat or gluten-free mix
  • 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 Greek yogurt not regular yogurt, it will be too sticky (Stonyfield, non-fat
  • 1 egg beaten, white or whole
  • Optional toppings: (everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic flakes, dried onion flakes**)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375F. Place parchment paper or a silpat on a baking sheet. If using parchment paper, spray with oil to avoid sticking.
  2. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt and whisk well. Add the yogurt and mix with a fork or spatula until well combined, it will look like small crumbles.
  3. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt and whisk well. Add the yogurt and mix with a fork or spatula until well combined, it will look like small crumbles.
  4. 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 20 turns (it should not leave dough on your hand when you pull away).
  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. Roll each ball into 3/4-inch thick ropes and join the ends to form bagels.
  7. Divide into 4 equal balls. Roll each ball into 3/4-inch thick ropes and join the ends to form bagels. (or you can make a ball and poke a hole in the center then stretch it slightly)
  8. Top with egg wash and sprinkle both sides with seasoning of your choice.
  9. Top with egg wash and sprinkle both sides with seasoning of your choice. Bake on the top rack of the oven for 25 minutes. Let cool at least 15 minutes before cutting.
  10. Preheat the air fryer 280F degrees. Transfer in batches without overcrowding and bake 15 to 16 minutes, or until golden. No need to turn. Let cool at least 15 minutes before cutting.

Notes

  • Using Greek yogurt is key for the right dough texture; regular yogurt makes the dough too sticky.
  • Gluten-free bagels can be made using Bob's Redmill 1-to-1 Gluten-Free flour with adjusted baking time and temperature.
  • Applying toppings like everything bagel seasoning or seeds may add extra calories and nutritional considerations.
  • Ensure baking powder is fresh for proper rise and texture.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bagel Calories 152kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 26.5g (9%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 0.3g (0%) Sodium 434mg (18%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2.5g (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 152

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bagel
Calories 152kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 26.5g 9%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 0.3g 0%
Sodium 434mg 18%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2.5g 5%

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