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Everything Bagel Protein Bagels Recipe

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These Everything Bagel Protein Bagels are a quick and easy homemade breakfast treat that omits yeast and boiling water, using Greek yogurt to create a high-protein, chewy, and delicious bagel. With minimal ingredients and customizable toppings, they offer a perfect fresh-baked alternative that’s ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

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For the dough:

  • 3.25 cups all-purpose flour (King Arthur preferred)
  • 3 cups thick Greek yogurt
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

For the wash:

  • 1 egg (beaten with a splash of water)

For the coating:

  • 2 cups everything bagel seasoning (Trader Joe’s brand preferred)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Workspace and Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure even baking and easy cleanup.
  2. Mix the Dough Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder for about 30 seconds. Add the Greek yogurt and stir with a wooden spoon or your hand until a shaggy, slightly sticky dough forms—this should take just a minute or two.
  3. Knead and Shape the Bagels: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 2 minutes until smooth but not tough. Divide into 9-12 equal pieces (about 10) and roll each into a ball. Use your thumb or a wooden spoon handle to poke a hole in the center and gently stretch to form roughly 2-inch holes, creating bagel rings.
  4. Apply Egg Wash and Seasoning: Beat the egg with a splash of water to make an egg wash. Place the shaped bagels on the baking sheet, brush generously with the egg wash to ensure a golden crust, and immediately sprinkle the everything bagel seasoning over the tops so it adheres properly.
  5. Bake the Bagels: Bake at 400°F for 28-32 minutes until golden brown and firm on the bottom. The bagels should sound slightly hollow when tapped. If they brown too quickly, tent loosely with foil during the last 5-10 minutes.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Serve warm with your favorite toppings or enjoy plain.

Notes

  • Use thick Greek yogurt or Icelandic skyr for best dough texture and protein content; avoid regular thin yogurt.
  • Do not substitute baking powder with baking soda — baking powder is essential for proper rise.
  • Avoid over-kneading; 2 minutes of gentle kneading prevents tough bagels.
  • Make bagel center holes about 1-2 inches wide to prevent them from closing up.
  • If egg is not available, brush bagels with milk or melted butter as an alternative for color.
  • Allow bagels to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing to avoid gummy texture.
  • These bagels freeze and toast well; slice before freezing for convenience.

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