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freshly baked plain Greek yogurt bagels served with cream cheese on parchment paper

Soft Homemade Bagels Using Plain Greek Yogurt

Zac, the creator of Eat Every Slice, smiling in a kitchen while wearing an apron, specializing in Italian-American recipes.Zac
Soft homemade bagels using plain Greek yogurt are an easy no yeast breakfast bake made with simple pantry ingredients. These tender bagels bake up lightly golden and are perfect for meal prep, quick toasting, and cozy homemade breakfasts.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4 bagels
Calories 235 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Knife or bench scraper

Ingredients
  

For the Bagel Dough

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Optional Toppings

  • 1 egg beaten for egg wash
  • sesame seeds for topping
  • everything seasoning for topping
  • oats for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until evenly combined.
  • Add plain Greek yogurt and stir until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until smooth.
  • Divide the dough into four equal pieces and shape each into a bagel.
  • Place bagels on the baking sheet. Brush with egg wash if using and add toppings.
  • Bake until lightly golden and cooked through, then cool slightly before slicing.

Notes

Use thick plain Greek yogurt for best texture. If dough feels sticky, add flour gradually. Slice and freeze bagels for easy toasting on busy mornings.
Keyword Easy Breakfast Baking, Greek Yogurt Bagels, No Yeast Bagels, Soft Homemade Bagels