Description
Classic New York-style bagels bring authentic bakery magic to home kitchens. Simple ingredients and precise techniques create golden, chewy rounds perfect for breakfast or sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (250 g) Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 6 cups water
- 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds
- Poppy seeds
- Everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preparation: Blend flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl, ensuring uniform distribution of dry ingredients.
- Dough Formation: Incorporate Greek yogurt into the flour mixture, stirring until a rough, uneven dough develops, then transfer to a floured surface.
- Kneading and Shaping: Vigorously knead the dough until smooth and elastic, adding minimal flour if needed. Divide into equal portions and roll each into a circular shape with a central opening, creating classic bagel rings.
- Baking Preparation: Arrange shaped bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them to allow potential expansion.
- Oven Transformation: Place the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C), baking for 20-25 minutes until bagels turn golden brown with crisp edges and a tender interior.
Notes
- Knead with Confidence: Apply consistent, firm pressure while working the dough to develop gluten and achieve a smooth, elastic texture without overworking.
- Moisture Management: Add flour gradually during kneading to prevent a dry, tough bagel; the dough should feel slightly tacky but not sticky.
- Yogurt Magic: Use full-fat Greek yogurt for maximum tenderness and a subtle tangy flavor that enhances the bagel’s overall taste profile.
- Baking Precision: Rotate the baking sheet midway through cooking to ensure even browning and prevent potential uneven heating spots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg