Easy Recipe for Homemade Bagels (2024)

If you’re looking for an Easy Recipe for Homemade Bagels, you’ll want to give this 3 ingredient recipe for bagels a try today!

If you want to try your hand at a simple bagel recipe, this is it.

I’ll walk you through how to make, shape and bake your bagels, as well as some great topping ideas for your homemade Greek Yogurt bagels.

Homemade Baked Bagels

I love bagels, and homemade bagels are so easy to make yourself.

This no yeast method is not only easy, but it’s fast too, since there’s no need to wait for your yeast to proof for the dough to rise.

That’s right! No yeast, no fancy stand mixer, or anything else required.

Just grab a bowl, three ingredients, mix then bake.

You can even air fry these if you’d like to try that.

Ingredients Needed to Make Bagels at Home

• Self-rising Flour
• Plain Greek Yogurt
• Egg
• Water

How to Make Bagels

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the self-rising flour and Greek yogurt until it forms a ball (you may need to begin by stirring with a spoon, then switch to mixing with your hands).

Step 2: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead the dough for 2-3 minutes, until the dough is smooth but still tacky.

Step 3 & 4: Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion of dough out into a 10-inch long rope. Coil the dough into a circle to form the bagel, pinching the ends of the rope together to complete the circle.

Step 5: Place the bagels on a baking sheet prepared with parchment paper, a silicone baking mat, or non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Brush the egg wash lightly over the top and sides of the bagels.

Sprinkle the top of the bagels with the toppings of your choice, or leave plain and bake the bagels at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 6: Cool the bagels for 10 minutes on a wire baking rack.

Slice and serve the bagels either toasted or warmed with cream cheese, butter, or other spreads.

Seasoning Toppings for Bagels

• Everything Bagel Seasoning
• Cinnamon and sugar
• Poppy Seeds
• Onion style topping
• Plain
• Stir in some fruit or cheese into the batter

These are just a few ideas to consider!

Get creative and make the bagel fit your liking. From a sweet bagel to savory, it’s all up to you!

How to Make Self Rising Flour

If you don’t have self-rising flour on hand, no need to head out to the stores. Just make your own at home using the recipe below.

Take all-purpose flour and transform it into a self-rising flour.

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Mix those ingredients up and you have a self-rising flour!

That is all you need to do! So easy, and works just the same.

Expert Tips For Shaping Bagels

1. Don’t be hard on yourself if the bagels don’t look perfect.
2. After you get your dough split up, roll each amount out like a snake. Try to get it even and then roll the end together, leaving the center open like a traditional bagel.

This is a great way to get that round bagel, that is even and nicely shaped.

I find that practice is key when it comes to making bagels. But, they will taste just as good even if they are a little misshaped.

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Why This Recipe Is So Popular To Make

• No Yeast
• No Boiling
• Simple Pantry Essentials you probably have on hand
• No special tools or kitchen essentials needed
• Just simple but delicious!

While I love a traditional bagel, I love how simple this recipe is and the steps to making it!

If bagels intimidate you I recommend starting with this recipe!

How to Store Bagels

Once your bagels are fully cooled you can transfer them into a container or even sealable bag.

They will store for 4-5 days on the counter or 5-6 days if stored in the refrigerator.

How to Freeze Bagels

Now, you can also freeze your bagels if you don’t plan to eat them right away.

Allow the bagels to fully cool then transfer to a container then freeze for up to three months.

You can warm in the microwave, toast in the toaster, or just let them warm up by sitting on the counter!