2-Ingredient Greek Yogurt Bagels (No Yeast) Recipe
These 2 Ingredient Greek Yogurt Bagels are a quick and easy yeast-free recipe that yields soft, fluffy bagels with a slightly tangy flavor from the Greek yogurt. Perfect for a delicious homemade breakfast or snack, they require just self-rising flour, Greek yogurt, and salt, plus optional toppings like everything bagel seasoning or seeds. You can boil them for authentic texture or skip that step for simplicity. Bake or air fry to golden perfection in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes (oven) or 9 minutes (air fryer)
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 bagels
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek, American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Bagel Dough Ingredients
- 300g (2 cups) self-rising flour (or use all-purpose flour + 2 teaspoons baking powder)
- 280g (1 cup + 2 tablespoons) thick Greek yogurt (such as Fage or Chobani)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Toppings (optional)
- 1 egg, whisked (for egg wash if not boiling; can substitute milk or water)
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Za’atar
- Dukkah (see easy dukkah recipe)
- Sesame seeds
- Poppy seeds
- Grated cheddar and pickled jalapeños
- Flaky sea salt
- Cinnamon and sugar
Instructions
- Make the bagel dough: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C fan) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine 300g self-rising flour, 280g Greek yogurt, and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix with a wooden spoon until crumbly, then knead gently in the bowl until dough is just cohesive but not sticky. Add a little more flour if dough feels too wet.
- Shape the bagels: On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Either roll each into a 6-inch rope and join the ends to form a ring, or flatten into a disc and poke a hole in the center, gently stretching to shape a bagel. Place the formed bagels onto the lined baking sheet.
- Boil the bagels (optional): Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Lower bagels into boiling water, nudging gently to prevent sticking. Boil for 1 minute, flip, then boil another 30 seconds. Carefully remove with a slotted spatula and place back on the baking sheet. This step creates a more authentic bagel texture but can be skipped.
- Top the bagels: If boiled, sprinkle your favorite toppings directly on the wet bagels so they stick. If not boiled, brush the tops with whisked egg, milk, or water before adding toppings.
- Bake the bagels: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Rotate halfway through baking for even color. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing to avoid gummy texture.
- Alternative Air Frying Method: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place topped bagels in the air fryer basket and cook for 9 minutes until golden and cooked through. No boiling step needed before air frying.
Notes
- Using self-rising flour simplifies the recipe, but you can use all-purpose flour with added baking powder.
- Boiling bagels before baking is optional but yields a chewier, more traditional bagel texture.
- Letting bagels cool before slicing prevents them from becoming gummy.
- You can customize toppings to your preference, from seeds to cheese and spices.
- This recipe is quick and doesn’t require yeast or rising time.
