Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups self‑rising flour (or homemade: 1½ tbsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt to each cup of all‑purpose flour)
- 1 ¼ cups plain Greek yogurt (whole‑milk preferred for best texture)
- 1 egg, whisked (optional, for topping)
- 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning or other topping of choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (177 °C). Lightly dust a work surface with extra flour.
- Combine the self‑rising flour and the Greek yogurt in a large mixing bowl and stir until a thick dough forms. If the dough seems too dry, add 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt at a time until it comes together.
- Transfer the dough to the floured surface and knead briefly (about 1–2 minutes) until smooth.
- Divide the dough into four equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then use your thumb to poke through the middle of each to form a bagel shape.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. If using toppings, brush each bagel with the whisked egg (optional) and sprinkle the everything bagel seasoning (or other topping) on top.
- Bake the bagels for 22–24 minutes, until golden brown and puffed. If using gluten‑free flour or a denser mix, you may bake up to 27–29 minutes for a fully cooked center.
- Let bagels cool slightly (about 5 minutes) before slicing or serving warm with cream cheese, butter, or favorite spread.
Notes
- For garlic or savory variation, stir ¼ tsp garlic powder or a handful of chopped chives into the dough before shaping.
- For a sweet version, add 1 tsp cinnamon to the flour and sprinkle cinnamon sugar instead of everything seasoning.
- If dough is too sticky to handle, dust lightly with extra flour (1–2 tablespoons at a time) but avoid over‑flouring else texture may become dry.
- To make a gluten‑free version, use a 1:1 gluten‑free self‑rising flour blend (ensure it contains the rising agent) and bake toward the longer side of the time range.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat by toasting or warming in a 350 °F oven for 5 minutes to restore crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22–24 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 236 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
