Self-Rising Greek Yogurt Bagels

If you have ever wanted to make bagels but found the process overwhelming, these Bagels will be perfect for you. Besides the egg wash and seeds that are used for garnish, these bagels only require two ingredients; Greek yogurt and self-rising flour. These bagels make perfect sandwiches for lunch or they can be toasted and spread with cream cheese or butter for an easy breakfast.

To make the bagels, the flour and yogurt are mixed together before being divided into four portions and shaped into bagels. Then, they get sprinkled with seeds before being baked in the oven. After that, they can be filled with cream cheese, arugula, and smoked salmon for a delicious sandwich.

What are Bagels?

Bagels are a type of bread that originated among Jewish people in Poland, but today, they are popular all over the world. Normally, bagels have a chewy, dense texture rather than being fluffy. They can be topped with many different ingredients including seeds or cheese, and sometimes they will have other ingredients added into the dough like dried blueberries. They are also most traditionally made with a yeast-based dough which offers tons of flavor.

This version of bagels is a little different in that the dough doesn’t contain any yeast. Instead, the dough is made with Greek yogurt and self-rising flour for any easy dough that doesn’t require any resting or proofing before baking.

Pro Tips

• If you would like to ensure the bagels are even sizes, you can weigh the portions of dough so you know they are even weights.
• Don’t let the dough rest. The bagels should be baked as soon as they are assembled to ensure that the leaveners in the self-rising flour remain active.
• If you don’t have self-rising flour on hand, you can still make these bagels. Simply mix 1 cup of all-purpose flour with a ½ tsp baking powder and a ¼ tsp salt.
• Feel free to replace the seed garnish with shredded cheese if you prefer cheese bagels.

What to Serve with Bagels?

These bagels are perfect as they are filled with smoked salmon, arugula, and cream cheese. However, they would also be great toasted and spread with peanut butter, butter, or jam, or filled with other sandwich fillings like deli meat, egg salad, or tuna salad.

Can I Make Bagels Without Greek Yogurt?

Yes, you could replace Greek yogurt with regular plain yogurt. However, since Greek yogurt tends to be thicker, it would be best for you to strain your yogurt first so it will have a similar consistency to Greek yogurt. Alternatively, if you don’t feel like straining the yogurt, you could add a little extra flour to the mixture to ensure they can be easily shaped into bagels.

What Garnishes Can I Add to Bagels?

This bagel recipe calls for using poppyseeds and sesame seeds for your garnish, but you can add other toppings instead if you like. Everything bagel seasoning mix is excellent on top of bagels or you could add other types of seeds such as pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds. These bagels would also be wonderful with some grated cheese sprinkled on top.

Can I Add Other Fillings to These Bagels?

Yes, if you would prefer not to have smoked salmon, arugula, and cream cheese as your fillings, you could easily add other fillings instead. These bagels would be a wonderful base for bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise for a classic BLT. Alternatively, you could fill the bagels with egg salad, chicken salad, or tuna salad if you enjoy a creamier filling.

How to Store Bagels

These bagels can be stored in a sealed bag or container at room temperature where they should stay fresh for a few days. But if you would like to store them for longer, you can place them in the freezer as well.

How to Make Greek-Yogurt Bagels

Step 1: Sift the flour into a bowl. Add the yogurt and mix until a dough forms.

Step 2: Divide the dough into four portions. Shape each portion into a 4-inch disk, pressing into the centre to create a hole.

Step 3: Place the bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush them with egg wash before sprinkling them with the seeds. Bake them in a 375 F/190 C oven for 25 minutes.

Step 4: Cut the bagels in half and fill them with the cream cheese, arugula, and smoked salmon before serving.