Today we show you how to make bagels at home with just 2 ingredients and in less than 30 minutes, ready to be filled and enjoyed!
The uniqueness of these bagels compared to the traditional recipe is that they are made with just 2 ingredients and require no rising. Indeed, the original bagel recipe, although simple to prepare, is still a yeast dough, which requires proper rising times. After rising, the bagels are shaped into the classic donut shape and must be boiled before the final oven baking, a crucial phase that will make the bagels golden and crispy. All these steps are not necessary for the recipe we propose today. First of all, the only essential ingredients to make these bagels are self-rising flour and Greek yogurt. Then, of course, salt is added to the dough, and you can optionally top the bagels with sesame and poppy seeds according to your taste. In just a few minutes, by mixing all the ingredients by hand and without special equipment, you get a dough that you can immediately use to form your bread donuts.
The preparation is very simple: pour the self-rising flour, Greek yogurt, and salt into a bowl and mix the ingredients first with a spoon and then continue kneading with your hands until you get a homogeneous dough. Divide it into four parts and form balls that you flatten and pierce in the center, giving them the classic donut shape. Place the bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and you can already bake them as they are or brush them with milk and sprinkle them with sesame and poppy seeds. Bake the bagels at 356°F for about 20 minutes or in an air fryer for 10 minutes.
These bagels are the perfect idea to make bread in less than 30 minutes. Indeed, once ready, we can cut them in half and fill them as we prefer, for example with hummus and smoked salmon, with scrambled eggs and avocado or in many other ways. One of our favorites at the moment is to spread slices of bread with herb cream cheese (but plain is also fine), then add mixed salad simply seasoned with oil and salt, and then add already prepared salmon burgers or homemade burgers whether fish, meat, or legumes like chickpea burgers, bean or lentil burgers. This way, a complete, protein-rich, nutritious, and filling sandwich is born, besides being naturally delicious.
They are excellent for a quick dinner or lunch or for a savory breakfast or weekend brunch. You just have to try them!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for 2-Ingredient Bagels
- 2 1/2 cups self-rising flour (or all-purpose flour + 2 teaspoons baking powder for savory dishes)
- 1 1/4 cups Greek yogurt
- salt
- as needed milk
- sesame seeds
- poppy seeds
Tools for 2-Ingredient Bagels
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- 1 Oven
Steps to Prepare 2-Ingredient Bagels
Prepare the 2-Ingredient Bagels by pouring the flour, Greek yogurt, and salt into a bowl.
Start mixing the ingredients with a spoon, then knead with your hands until you get a homogeneous mixture.
Divide it into four parts of more or less equal weight and form balls with your hands.
Flatten them slightly and use your fingers to make a hole in the center. Another method to create the donut shape is to form a small roll with the dough and join the two ends.
You can bake them as is or alternatively brush them with milk and sprinkle with various seeds such as sesame or poppy seeds.
Bake the bread donuts in a preheated oven at 356°F for about 20 minutes or alternatively in an air fryer for 10 minutes at the same temperature.
Take them out of the oven and you can serve them by cutting them in half and filling them as you prefer.
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You can store these bagels at room temperature for 3 days, well-sealed in a bread bag or airtight container. You can also freeze them.
If you don’t have self-rising flour, you can use all-purpose flour and add two teaspoons of baking powder for savory dishes.
It is important to use thick Greek yogurt, either full-fat or low-fat, and not regular yogurt, as the dough with regular yogurt might be too sticky and difficult to handle.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use gluten-free flour?
Yes, it is possible to use gluten-free self-rising flour or add gluten-free baking powder to gluten-free flour.
