Try chewy 2 ingredient bagels made in under an hour with self-rising flour and Greek yogurt-no yeast, no special tools, in no time!
- 3 ½ cups (17 ½ oz/497 g) self-rising flour
- 2 cups (16 oz/450 g) Greek yogurt
- Egg Wash
- 4 tablespoons sesame seeds , poppy seeds or Everything Bagel topping
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C), set a large pot of water to boil and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and yogurt and knead together to form a dough. (If the dough seems very dry and won’t come together, you can add more yogurt, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it does.)
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Divide the dough into 6 equal portions.
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For each piece of dough, first roll it into a tight ball on a work surface (use a small amount of flour if needed), then pat the ball of dough into a flattened disc, about 4-inches.
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Using a 1-inch cookie cutter, cut a hole in the center. Repeat with the remaining balls of dough.
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Depending on the size of your pot, put about 3 bagels at a time in the boiling water and cook for 30-40 seconds per side and then transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
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If you want to top the bagels, first brush all over with egg wash, then sprinkle with your desired topping.
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Bake for 35-45 minutes or until golden. Serve warm or room temperature.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This recipe has been tested with Greek yogurt. If you only have plain yogurt, you will either need to strain it or use less because it contains more liquid, but we can’t say precisely how much less. Start with ½ cup (4 oz/115 g) and add in a little more at a time until your dough comes together.
- You can gather the cut-out centers and make a seventh bagel or bake the holes as is (be sure to boil them as well).
- Boiling the bagels is a necessary step to achieve a chewy texture.
- Brushing the bagels with egg wash will give them a nice, shiny finish, even if you don't add toppings.
- If you don’t have self-rising flour, you can find out how to make your own here.
- Enjoy your homemade bagels with cream cheese (learn how to make homemade plain, chocolate, strawberry, or garlic and herb cream cheese!), butter, my flavored butters, jam, or peanut butter!