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Easy Bagel Recipe

This easy bagel recipe allows you to create delicious homemade bagels in less than an hour using Greek yogurt for moisture and a quick baking method.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 bagels
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups all purpose flour Base for your bagel dough.
  • 1 tbsp baking powder Helps the bagels rise while baking.
  • 1 tsp kosher salt Enhances the flavor of your bagels.
  • 1 cup non fat plain Greek yogurt Adds moisture and flavor to the dough.
Topping Ingredients
  • 1 large egg + water Creates an egg wash for a golden top.
  • optional everything bagel seasoning Optional topping for added flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the Greek yogurt and mix until it forms a dough.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface until it comes together.
  4. Divide the dough into 4 balls and shape each into bagels.
  5. Brush the shaped bagels with the egg wash and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning if using.
  6. Bake the bagels for 25 minutes.
  7. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

To achieve the best results, spoon and level the flour when measuring, knead just until smooth, and make sure to let the bagels cool before slicing.