Easy Homemade Bagels
These easy homemade bagels combine the perfect chewy texture with wholesome simplicity. Packed with Greek yogurt for protein and offering no-yeast convenience, they’re a quick, healthy bagel recipe ideal for any morning routine!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, whole wheat, or gluten-free mix (5 oz by weight)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 egg white or whole egg, beaten
- Optional toppings: everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or sprayed parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the Greek yogurt to the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture forms crumbly dough.
- Lightly flour your work surface, then knead the dough until it’s tacky but not sticky, about 15 turns.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a 3/4-inch rope and join the ends to form bagels.
- Brush with the egg wash and sprinkle your desired toppings evenly.
- Bake on the top rack for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
- For the air fryer method, follow steps 1-5 above.
- Preheat your air fryer to 280°F.
- Place bagels in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Air fry for 15–16 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Customize the recipe easily for your dietary preferences. Use gluten-free flour, almond-based yogurt for dairy-free options, or almond flour for a lower-carb alternative. Enjoy fresh or freeze extras for later!