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5-Ingredient Greek Yogurt Bagels

Delicious 5-Ingredient Greek Yogurt Bagels recipe with step-by-step instructions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 4 bagels
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (I prefer Fage 5% for a richer dough)
  • 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 egg (lightly beaten for the egg wash)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (or air fryer to 280°F if using that method). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray it with cooking oil to prevent sticking. Lightly beat the egg in a small bowl and set it aside for the egg wash. This prepares everything so you can move smoothly through the dough-making process without interruption.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar. Whisk these together until evenly distributed, breaking up any small clumps of baking powder. This ensures the leavening agent is distributed throughout the dough for consistent rise.
  3. Pour the Greek yogurt into the dry ingredient mixture from Step 2 and stir until the dough just comes together and looks crumbly. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface and knead gently for about 15-20 times until the dough becomes smooth and cohesive. I find that not overworking the dough keeps these bagels tender rather than tough—you just want the ingredients combined, not developed like bread dough.
  4. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Using your thumb, poke a hole through the center of each ball and gently stretch it into a bagel ring shape, about 3-4 inches in diameter with a hole roughly 1-1.5 inches wide. Place each bagel on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  5. Brush the top and sides of each bagel with the beaten egg wash from Step 1 using a pastry brush. This creates a golden, shiny finish. At this point, add your desired seasonings such as everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or cinnamon sugar before baking.
  6. Place the bagels in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes (or 15-16 minutes in an air fryer), until they're golden brown and spring back slightly when gently pressed. The bagels should be cooked through and have a light golden exterior.
  7. Remove the bagels from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 15 minutes before serving. I like to let them rest slightly so the crumb sets properly—they're actually still slightly warm and at their best texture after this short cooling period. Serve with your favorite toppings like cream cheese, butter, or jam.