Description
These Gluten-Free Greek Yogurt Bagels are a delicious and easy-to-make alternative to traditional bagels. Made with a gluten-free flour blend and thick Greek yogurt, they offer a soft, tender texture with a slightly tangy flavor. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these bagels are topped with your favorite seeds or seasoning blends and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose gluten-free flour blend (with xanthan gum)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (225g) plain, thick Greek yogurt (full-fat recommended)
- 1 large egg, whisked with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
Optional Toppings
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Sesame seeds
- Poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
- Combine Dough: Add the Greek yogurt to the dry ingredients and mix using a sturdy spoon or a stand mixer with a dough hook until a cohesive, slightly sticky dough forms. Be careful not to overmix to maintain the right dough texture.
- Divide Dough: Lightly flour your work surface and hands to prevent sticking. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions for uniform bagels.
- Shape Bagels: Shape each portion into a bagel by either rolling into a ball, poking a hole through the center with your thumb, then stretching it to 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, or by rolling into a 6-inch rope and pinching the ends together. Make sure each bagel is evenly thick to bake uniformly.
- Apply Egg Wash and Toppings: Brush the tops and sides of each bagel with the whisked egg and water wash, then generously sprinkle with your choice of toppings such as everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, or poppy seeds.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the formed bagels onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to prevent sticking during baking.
- Bake: Bake the bagels in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and firm to the touch, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool: Remove the bagels from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving to preserve their texture and flavor.
Notes
- Using full-fat Greek yogurt enhances the flavor and texture but you can use low-fat if preferred.
- Make sure not to overmix the dough to avoid dense bagels.
- You can customize the toppings according to your taste preferences.
- Allow bagels to cool completely before slicing to maintain their structure.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
