easy homemade bagels (no joke!)

In February and in March for my baking dates with Micah, we've branched out from desserts (because we both gave up sweets) and we made bagels in February and stuffed bagels (with cream cheese) in March. These are ridiculously easy with only five ingredients and they are DELICIOUS! 

EASY BAGEL RECIPE

This easy homemade bagel recipe is made from scratch with just four (5) ingredients – flour, Greek yogurt, egg white, baking powder and salt!  No yeast, no boiling, no fancy mixer.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup (5 oz) unbleached all purpose flour, whole wheat or gluten-free mix*
• 2 teaspoons baking powder (make sure it’s not expired or it won’t rise)
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (use less if using table salt)
• 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt (not regular yogurt, it will be too sticky)
• 1 egg white, beaten (whole egg works fine too)
• (optional toppings: everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic flakes, dried onion flakes)**

DIRECTIONS:

OVEN METHOD:

1. Preheat oven to 375F. Place parchment paper or a silpat on a baking sheet. If using parchment paper, spray with oil to avoid sticking.
2. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt and whisk well. Add the yogurt and mix with a fork or spatula until well combined, it will look like small crumbles.
3. Lightly dust flour on a work surface and remove dough from the bowl, knead the dough a few times until dough is tacky, but not sticky, about 15 turns (it should not leave dough on your hand when you pull away).
4. Divide into 4 equal balls. Roll each ball into 3/4-inch thick ropes and join the ends to form bagels. (or you can make a ball and poke a hole in the center then stretch it slightly)
5. Top with egg wash and sprinkle both sides with seasoning of your choice. Bake on the top rack of the oven for 25 minutes. Let cool at least 10 minutes before cutting.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Yield: 4 Servings, Serving Size: 1 bagel

STUFFED BAGEL BALLS

Easy, homemade, mini stuffed bagel balls filled with cream cheese! This copycat Bantam Bagels recipe is made with no yeast, no boiling, no fancy mixer!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup (5 oz) unbleached all purpose flour, whole wheat or gluten-free mix*
• 2 teaspoons baking powder (make sure it’s not expired or it won’t rise)
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (use less if using table salt)
• 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt (not regular yogurt, it will be too sticky)
• 4 tablespoons (4 ounces, or half package) 1/3 less fat cream cheese, cut into 8 cubes
• 1 egg white, beaten (whole egg works fine too)
• (optional toppings: everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic flakes, dried onion flakes)**

DIRECTIONS:

Oven Method:

1. Preheat oven to 375F. Place parchment paper or a silpat on a baking sheet. If using parchment paper, spray with oil to avoid sticking.
2. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt and whisk well.
3. Add the yogurt and mix with a fork or spatula until well combined, it will look like small crumbles.
4. Lightly dust flour on a work surface and remove dough from the bowl, knead the dough a few times until dough is tacky, but not sticky, about 15 turns (it should not leave dough on your hand when you pull away).
5. Divide dough into 8 equal balls. Flatten each ball into circles, then place 1/2 tablespoon cream cheese on each. Cover the dough well and roll into a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough.
6. Top with egg wash and sprinkle with seasoning of your choice if desired.
7. Bake on the top rack of the oven for 25 minutes. Let cool at least 10 minutes before eating.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

 

Yield: 4 servings, Serving Size: 2 bagel balls