Description
These Easy Homemade Greek Yogurt Bagels combine simple pantry ingredients to create soft, chewy bagels with minimal effort. Using Greek yogurt and baking powder as leavening agents, this recipe skips the traditional yeast and boiling step, perfect for a quick and delicious homemade treat topped with your favorite seeds or seasonings.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
Topping
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning (as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and help with even baking.
- Mix dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, Greek yogurt, baking powder, salt, and honey if using. Stir together until a dough forms and no dry flour remains.
- Knead dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for 2-3 minutes until it becomes smooth and slightly elastic. This helps develop some structure in the dough.
- Shape bagels: Divide the dough into four equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then use your thumb or fingers to poke a hole through the center and stretch it slightly to create the classic bagel shape.
- Apply egg wash and toppings: Place the shaped bagels on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops evenly with beaten egg to promote browning and help toppings stick. Sprinkle your choice of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning over the bagels.
- Bake bagels: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bagels are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let the bagels cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving to enjoy the perfect chewy texture.
Notes
- You can substitute whole wheat flour for part of the all-purpose flour for a nuttier flavor and added fiber.
- Use plain Greek yogurt for best results; flavored varieties may alter the taste and texture.
- The honey is optional but adds a slight sweetness that complements the bagels.
- If you prefer a softer crust, wrap the bagels in a clean towel after baking to retain moisture.
- These bagels are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
