Easy Bagel Recipe (No-Yeast)

Jan 25

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Normally, I just give you the recipe - no story needed, but with these I wanted to share some important points so that you can get the most out of this recipe without needless frustration.

First off, I don’t take credit for the basics behind this recipe - the girls in my nutrition bootcamp were sharing different versions of these and I FINALLY tried them! To be honest, I had been a bit intimidated.

However, my kids LOVE bagels and I thought this would be such a great option if I could get the hang of it. Even though I do bake my own bread at times, I’ve never made bagels and it just seemed too easy to be true. I initially looked at the Skinnytaste recipe, but decided to tweak it a bit - little did I know just how easy it would be to make perfect bagels every time!

A few notes before you look at the recipe - I choose to make mine with bread flour. I find bread flour makes a HUGE difference when working with pizza dough and bread dough. I’ve heard using all-purpose, whole wheat or even gluten-free flour works well, too -but I have to say I’m in love with the texture you get using the bread flour.

Its also important we talk about toppings - I find when using the Everything But the Bagel seasoning, it can add a LOT of saltiness. If you’re using this topping, I recommend cutting back on the salt a bit.

Other toppings I’ve tried: sesame seeds, shredded cheddar cheese, and of course plain bagels with only the egg wash! But have fun with it!

One final note - my recipe makes 8 bagels and honestly, I probably need to adjust it to make a full dozen! Also, these are definitely smaller than what you get a typical bagel, shop - but that is a GOOD thing. They are still hearty, filling and delicious. You don’t need all those extra calories or carbs from a gigantic bagel. This is a snack my kids LOVE and with one kid who loves carbs and is so so so picky about protein, I love knowing he’s getting that extra protein, too! So if you want to start with just 4 bagels, simply cut the recipe in half.

Yield: 8

Author: Lil

Easy Bagel Recipe (No Yeast)

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 35 Min

Ingredients

Please read my extra comments above before making these!

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Place parchment paper on large baking sheet, then spray with coconut or olive oil.
In large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
Add Greek yogurt to flour mixture and mix with a fork until large crumbles form - then stir until it forms a dough ball. *The mixture should NOT stick to your fingers, if it is sticky add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time while kneading to make sure it is right consistency. Don't worry too much, though - I've had it come out just fine even when not perfect!
Take your ball of dough and divide it into 2 equal parts. Then divide these each into 4 equal parts and roll to form a soft ball. Form into a bagel shape, either by rolling into a tube then pressing the two ends together to make a circle or simply press the ball flat and use your fingers to form a hole in the center for that bagel shape. Each bagel should be about the size of the palm of your hand (assuming you are not The Rock, lol!).
Place bagels on parchment paper about 2 inches apart.
Brush bagels with beaten egg and then sprinkle toppings on as desired.
Place in center rack of oven for about 25 minutes. Mine are done in exactly 25 minutes every time, but if your oven runs hot or cool it may vary.
Allow bagels to cool (or enjoy warm from the oven) - store in an airtight container on counter overnight or in fridge for 2-3 days. I find they are best if eaten within 24 hours.