Ingredients
— The Dough —
1 cup self-rising flour (see notes for homemade version)
1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt (must be thick, like Fage or Chobani)
— The Topping —
1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
2 tablespoons Everything Bagel Seasoning (or sesame seeds, poppy seeds, shredded cheese)
Instructions
1. **Preheat:** Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. **Mix Dough:** In a medium bowl, combine the self-rising flour and Greek yogurt. Stir with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms and it becomes too difficult to stir.
3. **Knead:** Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead by hand for about 15–20 turns, or until the dough is smooth and tacky (but not sticking to your hands). If it’s too sticky, sprinkle a little more flour; if it’s too dry, add a teaspoon of yogurt.
4. **Shape:** Divide the dough into 4 equal balls. Roll each ball into a thick rope (about 6-8 inches long), then pinch the ends together firmly to form a bagel ring.
5. **Top:** Place the bagels on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops and sides generously with the beaten egg wash (this gives them that golden bagel color). Sprinkle heavily with Everything Bagel Seasoning.
6. **Bake:** Bake for 20–25 minutes. Then, increase the oven temperature to 500°F (or use the broiler) for just 1–2 minutes to brown the tops. Watch closely so they don’t burn!
7. **Cool:** Let them cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before slicing. This helps the texture set so they aren’t gummy inside.
Notes
Yogurt Matters: You must use thick Greek yogurt (strained). Regular plain yogurt is too watery and will require too much flour, making the bagels dense.
No Self-Rising Flour? Make your own: Mix 1 cup All-Purpose Flour + 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder + ½ teaspoon salt.
Air Fryer Method: Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Air fry the bagels (in batches so they don’t touch) for 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
Gluten-Free: You can substitute a 1:1 Gluten-Free flour blend (like King Arthur Measure for Measure) combined with the baking powder/salt, though the texture will be slightly denser.
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerator for 5 days. They toast up beautifully!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian