Greek Yogurt Bagels (Printable version)

Fluffy, protein-packed bagels made without yeast. Ready in 30 minutes with just 4 ingredients.

# Needed ingredients:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (thick, full-fat or 2%)
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour (or half whole wheat flour for extra fiber)
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Egg Wash & Toppings

05 - 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
06 - Toppings of choice: everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, cinnamon sugar, shredded cheese, etc.

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - Add Greek yogurt and mix with a spatula or hands until a shaggy dough forms. If dough is too sticky, add a little more flour; if too dry, add a spoonful of yogurt.
04 - Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead gently and divide into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch rope and shape into a ring, pinching the ends together to seal.
05 - Arrange bagels on the prepared tray. Brush the tops with beaten egg, then sprinkle with your choice of toppings.
06 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The texture is surprisingly close to traditional yeast bagels but without the hours of proofing time
  • Each bagel packs about 12 grams of protein so you actually stay full until lunch
  • The dough is incredibly forgiving and comes together in literally five minutes
02 -
  • The dough should feel tacky but not sticky like bread dough, so add flour gradually rather than all at once
  • Overmixing develops gluten and makes them tough, so stop as soon as the flour is incorporated
  • Letting them cool completely before slicing prevents them from getting gummy inside
03 -
  • Weighing your Greek yogurt and flour with a kitchen scale gives the most consistent results every time
  • The egg wash can be replaced with a little melted butter or milk if you are out of eggs
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