Bakery style bagels made with only two ingredients! You probably have all you need in your pantry to make this delicious 2 ingredient bagel recipe. Let me show you this breakfast idea the whole family is going to love to eat and love to help you prepare!
I can't believe it has taken me almost two years to get this recipe posted here on the blog. That's right, two years!
My husband and I made these bagels and absolutely loved them. They're incredibly easy to make and very delicious.
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Ingredients
Exact measurements are listed below in the recipe card. Make sure you scroll down to print and save the recipe for later!
- Self-rising flour - you'll need extra flour for kneading, so keep the flour canister nearby.
- Greek Yogurt
- Egg Wash - you don't need to brush with an egg wash if you're just making them plain. But I like the look the egg wash gives to the bagels.
Toppings for Bagels
I love these 2 ingredient bagels plain, however, my husband prefers them with salt. Another fun option is to use the Everything but the Bagel Seasoning blend that is so very popular these days.
If you choose to use toppings, you'll need a beaten egg to brush on top of the bagels as well as your favorite toppings:
- Kosher Salt
- Sesame Seeds
- Everything but the Bagel Seasoning
Directions
Step 1: Combine the Flour and Yogurt
- In a bowl, combine the flour and yogurt together. Turn it out onto a flour board or a piece of parchment paper. I found the parchment baking sheets to work better.
- The dough is very sticky, so make sure you flour your hands while kneading the dough together for about 5 minutes or until it's smooth and no longer sticky.
- The dough will not be like a traditional bread dough. It will still be a little tacky. Form the dough into a round and then proceed to cut the dough in half and then in half again until you have four even pieces.
Step 2: How to shape the dough
- Shape each piece of dough into a long log about 4 to 6 inches long.
- Then make a circle pinching the ends together forming the bagel shape.
Step 3: Brush with Egg Wash
- Place each bagel on a baking sheet that's been lined with either Parchment Baking Sheets or a Silpat baking mat.
- Prepare the egg wash by beating together the egg with one teaspoon of water.
- Brush on top of each bagel and then add the preferred seasonings.
- These bagels below are plain, sesame and kosher salt.
Step 4: Add the Bagel Seasonings
- These bagels were brushed with an egg wash and then sprinkled with Everything but the Bagel Seasoning Mix. My family loved these!
Step 5: Baking Instructions
- Bake the bagels in a preheated 350°F for 18 to 20 minutes.
- Then remove the bagels from the oven, turn the oven up to 425°F and bake the bagels for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until browned.
Tips for Making 2 Ingredient Dough
- You can make this dough and then refrigerate it for up to two days before forming the dough into bagels.
- You'll need to let it come to room temperture first before attempting to form the dough.
- This 2 ingredient dough can also be used to make bread sticks, pizza dough, flatbread; even pretzel bites!
Can you use regular yogurt?
No. You have to use Greek yogurt to make this dough or the dough won't be thick enough to form into bagels. Make sure you use Greek yogurt and not "Greek style" yogurt. If there is any liquid in the yogurt, drain the liquid off before adding it to the self-rising flour.
How do you make self rising flour?
Here's a little secret. I never purchased self-rising flour before making these 2 ingredient bagels. So what happens if you want to bake these bagels but don't have any self-rising flour in your pantry?
It's easy to make your own self-rising flour at home simply by combining the following ingredients in a bowl:
- 1 cup of plain flour
- 2 tsps. baking powder
Air Fryer Bagels
You can make the bagels in an air fryer instead of the oven. Prepare as directed above and instead of baking in the oven, place the bagels in a preheated 300 degree air fryer for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
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2 Ingredient Bagels
Bakery style bagels made with only two ingredients! You probably have all you need in your pantry to make this delicious 2 ingredient bagel recipe. Let me show you this easy recipe the whole family is going to love to eat and maybe even help you prepare!
Ingredients
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 egg beaten plus 1 teaspoon of water
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the flour and Greek yogurt together using a wooden spoon.
- As soon as the dough comes together, turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until the dough forms a ball.
- The dough is quite sticky, so make sure you flour your hands and the surface well. You may need to work extra flour into the dough to get it to come together.
- Cut the dough in half and then in half again until you have four even pieces.
- Shape each piece of dough into a long log about 4 to 6 inches long. Then make a circle pinching the ends together forming the bagel shape.
- Place each bagel on a baking sheet that's been lined with either parchment paper or a silpat.
- Prepare the egg wash by beating together the egg with one teaspoon of water. Brush on top of each bagel and then add the preferred seasonings.
- Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 18 to 20 minutes.
- Then remove the tray from the oven and increase the temperature to 450°F.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until the tops of the bagels have browned.
- Store the bagels in a airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.
Notes
It’s easy to make your own self-rising flour at home simply by combining the following ingredients in a bowl:
- 1 cup of plain flour
- 2 tsps. baking powder
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 162Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 411mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 10g
The nutrition information is calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you, please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator.
Darcy says
What temperature do yiu baje at? I can’t seem to see it in the recipe?
Lois says
I'm sorry about that. It is written in the blog post, but I neglected it in the recipe card. It's been updated to read 350°F for 18 to 20 minutes, then bake at 450°F for 3 minutes to brown the bagels.
Elmer Oltmann says
Will adding Blue Berries effect the recipe?
Lois says
I'm not really sure. I've only made the bagels according to this recipe. Let me know if you try!
Margy says
That looks simple. No raising and no boiling. I'll have to give it a try. - Margy
Joanne says
I just whipped up a batch of these this morning. I like mine plain or sprinkled with a little cinnamon. I use this dough for everything too- making homemade pizzas, as a topping for turkey pot pie, etc. It's so good.