Miraculous Homemade Bagel Recipe
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This easy bagel recipe calls for equal parts flour and Greek yogurt, making the bagels high in protein and low in calories.
My dear friend Kim Cohen shared this miraculously easy and waistline-friendly bagel recipe with me. Apparently, it’s a popular Weight Watchers recipe, but Kim found it on Skinnytaste, and there are versions all over the internet. It seems everyone knew about this amazing bagel recipe but me!
Made from equal parts Greek yogurt and all-purpose flour, the bagels are not only high in protein (10g!) but also low in calories (169!). They don’t taste quite like New York bagels, which are made with yeast and require boiling before baking, but they are delicious in their own right. The Greek yogurt gives them a sourdough-like flavor, and they have a lovely texture, which you can see in the photo below. They are especially good sliced in half and toasted.
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What You’ll Need To Make Miraculous Homemade Bagels
Step-by-Step Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add the Greek yogurt.
Using a fork, mix the ingredients just until they form a shaggy, crumbly dough.
Using your hands, knead the dough until it forms a slightly tacky mass and no crumbs remain (do not overwork the dough; this process shouldn’t take more than a minute or so).
Place the dough on a lightly floured work surface and form it into a flat disc.
Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces (if you want to weigh them, they should be about 92 grams each).
Roll each piece of dough into a ball (the dough will have a slightly uneven and craggy appearance, similar to biscuit dough — that’s okay).
Use your finger to poke a hole in the center.
Lightly flour your hands, and gently pull and stretch the dough into a bagel shape until the center hole is about 1-1/2 inches in diameter and the bagel is just shy of an inch tall.
Repeat with the remaining pieces of dough, sprinkling with more flour as necessary.
Make the egg wash by beating the egg with 2 teaspoons of water.
Arrange the bagels on a parchment lined baking sheet, and brush them with the egg wash.
Sprinkle with the toppings, if using.
Bake for about 25 minutes, until golden. Let the bagels cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
The bagels will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for two days; freeze for longer storage. For best results, slice and toast the bagels before serving.
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Miraculous Homemade Bagel Recipe
This easy bagel recipe calls for equal parts flour and Greek yogurt, making the bagels high in protein and low in calories.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (preferably King Arthur), spooned into measuring cup and leveled off with a knife
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups low-fat Greek yogurt (preferably Fage brand)
- 1 egg
- Toppings, like poppy seeds, sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, etc. (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and set an oven rack in the upper-middle position. Line a 13x18-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the yogurt and, using a fork, mix the ingredients just until they form a shaggy, crumbly dough. Using your hands, knead the dough until it forms a slightly tacky mass and no crumbs remain (do not overwork the dough; this process shouldn't take more than a minute or so).
- Place the dough on a lightly floured work surface and form it into a flat disc. Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces (if you want to weigh them, they should be about 92 grams each). Roll each piece of dough into a ball (the dough will have a slightly uneven and craggy appearance, similar to biscuit dough -- that's okay). Use your finger to poke a hole in the center. Lightly flour your hands, and gently pull and stretch the dough into a bagel shape until the center hole is about 1½ inches in diameter and the bagel is just shy of an inch tall. Repeat with the remaining pieces of dough, sprinkling with more flour as necessary.
- Arrange the bagels on the prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, beat the egg with 2 teaspoons of water. Brush the bagels with the egg wash and sprinkle with the toppings, if using.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, until golden. Let the bagels cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Before serving, slice the bagels in half and toast.
- Make-Ahead/Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The bagels will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for two days; freeze for longer storage. For best results, slice and toast the bagels before serving.
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Nutrition Information
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- Serving size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 169
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Sugar: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 245g
- Cholesterol: 4g
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Does anyone else have trouble with their dough being too sticky? I have used this recipe multiple times and love it but I find myself using ALOT more flour (like maybe a cup or more) than what the recipe calls for and I have tried weighing out and pouring into measuring cup and leveling off. Just wondering if anyone else has had same problem??
Just made these they are GREAT. I would advise using a thicker, non-runny yogurt- I made mine with a thick, custard style yogurt (just the store generic brand) but they were still very wet and difficult to work with so I imagine a european-style yogurt would make things super wet as others have said. I also floured aggressively while I was working with them. Messy, but delicious.
I made these this morning and followed the recipe exactly and these bagels are really good!! Wait, I did cook them 7 minutes longer but I think my oven runs a little low. They are fantastic right out of the oven and great toasted. Thanks Jen for another great recipe. Try these now!!!
This came out perfectly and just as described! Finally a use for leftover sesame and poppy seeds as well 🙂
I just made these bagels. I have tried different recipes but I liked the texture with this recipe the best. However mine was flat and I would like them to be more round. What did I do wrong?
Thanks!
Hi Sanae, Sorry, these came out a little flatter than you would’ve liked. Was your yogurt very watery? If not, what brand of flour did you use?
I do not like using yeast and your bagel recipe sounded so easy. It is nice to make a recipe that was throughly enjoyed I changed the yogurt to Nancy’s Organic probiotic whole milk yogurt. In addition, I made my own baking powder, without adding salt. Since you already had salt in the recipe, I didn’t want to add more. Not sure if the yogurt I used made them extra sour. I know you stated they they have a sourdough taste. I enjoyed the sourdough taste. The bagels have been devoured. Thank you Jenn!
These were an EPIC FAIL. They came out flat and tasted nothing like a bagel. Awful just awful .. what a waste of ingredients. :\
Thank goodness for a reasonable review here. What are people smoking? A cup and a half yogurt to a cup and a half flour? Incredibly wet and difficult to work with. And then it did nothing in the baking. Awful recipe. I’ve made many dozens of bagels in different ways, never will I try this recipe again.
Great recipe and easy to make. Mine could have been a bit more cooked in the center but in looking at your images I should have baked them a bit longer. Also, next time I will wash and dry my hands after mixing the dough but before forming the bagels. Having sticky dough on my hands when forming them was not helpful. Cooking is a journey so no complaints.
These are very delicious and easy to make. Mine didn’t rise nearly as much as the photo though. Next time I’ll do what another reviewer suggested and add yeast, allowing them to rise. I think the real secret to deliciousness is to toast them well.
Hi Jen – can’t wait to make these. Wondering if substituting the white flour with whole wheat will end in the 5* review? Or whether I should stick to white? I try and look for high fibre options / alternatives where possible. Thank you in advance!
Hi Jane, I’d suggest starting by using half whole wheat and half all-purpose to make sure you like the texture. If you do like it, the next time you make this, you can up the ratio of whole wheat to white a bit more. Also, you may want to consider white whole wheat as it’s lighter and milder tasting than regular whole wheat flour (yet just as nutritious). I’d love to hear how they turn out!
They r awesome. But can I use sour cream instead of greek yogurt
Keep up with the amazing recopes
Glad you like them! And yes, it’s fine to use sour cream in place of the yogurt.
Usually, I am not thrilled to work with dough, however, this recipe is so simple and quick. Bagels turned out delicious and moist, and keep well in the fridge.
Made these and they turned out so wonderfully! I had Greenwise organic whole milk Greek yogurt and not quite the 1.5 cups the recipe called for but they were perfect just the same. I didn’t even adjust the other ingredients to compensate! Wondering what else(besides pizza crust) I can use this dough for!😀. Would love to be able to figure out a way to adjust this recipe to make a clean hot dog bun lol. Hard to find:(
I made a batch of the bagels yesterday. The recipe was easy to follow, and the bagels were absolutely delicious!!
Thank you!
Can I substitute sour cream for Greek yogurt for your bagel recipe?
Sure – enjoy!