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Everything Bagel Protein Bagels Recipe

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These Everything Bagel Protein Bagels are a quick and easy yeast-free recipe that delivers soft, chewy bagels packed with protein thanks to Greek yogurt. Perfect for a high-protein breakfast or snack, they feature a classic everything bagel seasoning topping and can be customized with your favorite seeds or plain. Without the usual waiting and boiling, these bagels bake in under an hour and are perfect toasted with your favorite spreads or sandwich fillings.

Ingredients

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For the dough:

  • 3.25 cups all-purpose flour (preferably King Arthur)
  • 3 cups thick Greek yogurt
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

For the wash:

  • 1 egg (beaten with a splash of water for a golden crust)

For the coating:

  • 2 cups everything bagel seasoning (Trader Joe’s brand recommended)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Workspace and Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This ensures even baking once you start.
  2. Mix the Dough Base: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder for 30 seconds. Add Greek yogurt and stir with a wooden spoon or by hand until a shaggy dough forms, about 1-2 minutes. The dough will be rustic and slightly sticky, which is ideal.
  3. Knead and Shape the Bagels: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 2 minutes until smooth but slightly tacky. Divide into 10 equal pieces and roll each into a ball. Use your thumb or a wooden spoon handle to poke a 2-inch hole through the center of each ball, stretching it gently to form a ring.
  4. Apply Egg Wash and Seasoning: Beat the egg with a splash of water to make an egg wash. Place shaped bagels on the baking sheet and brush tops and sides generously with the egg wash. Immediately sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on top so it sticks well, working in sections to avoid the egg wash drying out.
  5. Bake Until Golden: Bake in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes until tops are golden brown and bottoms feel firm to the touch. Bagels should sound slightly hollow when tapped. If browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 5-10 minutes.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let bagels cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a rack or plate. This resting time helps the texture set. Serve warm with your favorite toppings or enjoy plain.

Notes

  • Use thick Greek yogurt for the best texture and protein content; avoid regular or drinkable yogurt.
  • Do not over-knead the dough; 2 minutes is sufficient to avoid tough bagels.
  • Make the center hole about 2 inches wide to prevent closing during baking.
  • If you don’t have everything bagel seasoning, mix sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried minced garlic, dried minced onion, and coarse salt as a substitute.
  • If no egg is available for wash, use milk or melted butter for a lighter golden crust.
  • Store bagels at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze sliced bagels for up to 3 months, and toast directly from frozen.
  • Let bagels cool before slicing to prevent gummy texture.

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