Easy Bagel Recipe
This Easy Bagel Recipe is a game-changer! Quick to make and deliciously chewy, these homemade bagels will wow your breakfast table.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (or whole wheat or gluten-free mix, about 5 oz in weight)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (be sure it’s fresh for the best rise!)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust if using table salt)
- 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt (Stonyfield recommended for the right texture)
- 1 each egg white or whole egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Optional toppings everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic flakes, dried onion flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and kosher salt until well combined.
- Add the Greek yogurt to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, divide it into 4 portions, and shape each into a bagel.
- Brush the tops of the bagels with the beaten egg.
- If using toppings, sprinkle them over the egg-washed bagels.
- Bake the bagels for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rolling Pin
- Oven
Notes
- Check the expiration date on your baking powder for the best rise.
- Don’t over-knead the dough to keep bagels tender.
- Experiment with different toppings for unique flavors!