The Best Gluten-Free Bagels: Easy, Chewy & Perfect Every Time
These gluten-free bagels are the ultimate homemade treat, perfectly chewy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Discover how to make these easy gluten-free bagels loaded with nutritious ingredients that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2¼ cups warm water (100°F-110°F)
- 1 tablespoon instant/rapid rise yeast
- 3½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum (e.g., Pillsbury or Better Batter)
- 3 tablespoons psyllium husk powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (use vegan butter for dairy-free)
- ½ cup honey (or pure maple syrup for vegan)
- 1 large egg white, whisked (omit for vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 100°F (bread proof setting). Lightly spray an oven-safe bowl with gluten-free non-stick cooking spray.
- In a stand mixer’s bowl, stir together the sugar and warm water until dissolved. Add the yeast, stir, and let sit for 5 minutes until the mixture is frothy.
- Combine the gluten-free flour, psyllium husk, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar in the same bowl. Using a dough hook, beat on low speed for 2 minutes. Add the melted butter and apple cider vinegar, and continue to mix on medium speed for 5 minutes until the dough becomes sticky and stiff.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared bowl, cover with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel, and allow it to rise in the oven for 20 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces, rolling each into a ball. Use your finger to create a 1-inch hole in the center of each ball. Cover the bagels with a towel and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil and whisk in the honey or maple syrup. Reduce the heat to medium-high.
- Boil each bagel for 30 seconds per side, then place them back on the prepared baking sheet.
- If not vegan, whisk together the egg white and water, and brush this mixture onto the bagels for a shiny finish. Add any desired toppings.
- Bake the bagels for 10 minutes, then rotate the baking sheet. Continue baking for another 15 minutes, or until golden brown with an internal temperature of 180°F.
- Cool the bagels on the baking sheet for 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Always use a high-quality gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum to mimic gluten elasticity.