These golden, chewy homemade bagels are boiled then baked for that perfect crust and soft interior. Made with simple ingredients, they’re delicious fresh out of the oven and perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or snacking.
Homemade Bagels
This quick and easy no-yeast bagel recipe, chewy bagels without the long rise times of traditional recipes. After mixing and kneading the dough, shape it into bagels, let them rest briefly, and bake until golden brown. You can customize each one with toppings like sesame seeds, everything seasoning, or shredded cheese. Perfect for a homemade breakfast!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Medium to large size
- 1 Wooden spoon For mixing dough
- 1 Rolling Pin Optional, for smoothing dough
- 1 Baking sheet Optional
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened, full fat or low fat)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, garlic powder, shredded cheese, etc. Optional toppings
- 1 egg, beaten (or a splash of milk) Optional egg wash (for shine)
Instructions
1. Make the Dough
- In a bowl, mix the self-rising flour and Greek yogurt until a dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 2–3 minutes until smooth.
2. Shape the Bagels
- Divide dough into 4 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a rope and connect the ends to form a bagel shape.
3. Top (Optional)
- Brush with egg wash or milk.
- Sprinkle with desired toppings.
4. Bake
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.