2-Ingredient Yogurt Bagels (Printable)

Quick soft bagels using self-rising flour and Greek yogurt, ideal for breakfast or snacks in under 35 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
02 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat or low-fat

→ Topping

03 - 1 egg, beaten for egg wash (optional)
04 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning (optional)

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine self-rising flour and Greek yogurt. Mix with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
03 - Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then shape into a rope about 8 inches long. Join the ends to form a bagel shape and pinch to seal.
05 - Place bagels on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with chosen topping if desired.
06 - Bake for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No yeast, no long proofing, no mystery timing—just mix, shape, and bake while you're still in your pajamas.
  • The tanginess of Greek yogurt gives these bagels a subtle depth that plain bagels never achieve, and your guests will ask what your secret is.
02 -
  • The dough will feel sticky at first—this is not a mistake, it's exactly what should happen, and fighting it by adding too much flour will give you dense, sad bagels instead of chewy ones.
  • Don't skip the cooling step; pulling them apart while they're steaming hot will deflate all that lovely air you just created.
03 -
  • Use full-fat Greek yogurt if you can find it—the bagels will be noticeably richer and more tender, though low-fat versions still deliver solid results.
  • If your dough feels too wet after mixing, dust with a tiny bit more flour rather than adding liquid; the texture should be slightly tacky but not sticky enough to stick to your hands relentlessly.
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