2-Ingredient Yogurt Bagels (Print View)

Quick, soft bagels using self-rising flour and Greek yogurt for a simple homemade treat.

# Components:

→ 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)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. 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. Knead for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then shape into a rope approximately 8 inches long. Join the ends to form a bagel shape and pinch to seal.
05 - Place bagels on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with chosen topping if desired.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No yeast means no waiting around—these go from bowl to table in about 35 minutes, which is wild for bagels.
  • The ingredient list is so short you can probably make these right now with what's already in your fridge.
  • They taste legitimately good, not like a diet hack or a compromise, and that's the best part.
02 -
  • Don't skip the kneading step or your dough will be sticky and impossible to shape—those 2 minutes really do make the difference between bagels and a sad, flat mess.
  • If your dough feels too wet to handle, add just a tiny bit more flour, not a lot. The yogurt content varies by brand, so you might need to adjust slightly the first time you make this.
03 -
  • If you want truly authentic bagel chew, don't skip kneading—it's the one step that actually matters for texture, and it only takes 3 minutes.
  • Use full-fat yogurt if you can find it; the extra fat makes the bagels richer and more satisfying, and you're only making four of them anyway.
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