The BEST 3-Ingredient Bagel Recipe

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The BEST 3-Ingredient Bagel Recipe

This is the best 3-ingredient bagel recipe. You only need self-raising flour, Greek yogurt, and poppy seeds to make it!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American, European

Servings: bagels

Calories: 322kcal

Author: Emily Roz

Ingredients

For the dough

250g self raising flour plus more for dusting
220g Greek yogurt
3 tablespoon poppy seeds

Extras

1 tablespoon baking soda
Block of butter
1 egg whisked
1 tablespoon poppy seeds for garnish

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the self-raising flour and poppy seeds. Then, add in the Greek yogurt and mix using a spoon or your hands until a rough dough forms. It should be light, airy, and slightly sticky...but not overly sticky...if it is, add a bit more flour.
Split the dough into 4 equal parts and then roll each piece into a ball. Poke a hole down the middle and then enlarge the hole slightly so it's around an inch wide. Repeat for all 4 bagels.
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Place a large saucepan of boiling water on high heat and add in your baking soda. Then, one by one, add in your bagels and leave to boil for 1-2 minutes. Remove using a slotted spoon and set aside.
Butter the base of your tin or use a piece of baking paper to ensure the bagels don't stick to the bottom. Then add on your bagels with enough space in-between them to expand. Brush with egg wash.
Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon poppy seeds until well covered, then place in the oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven once they've turned a gorgeous golden brown. Leave to cool and then serve up and enjoy!

Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.

To double quantity: This recipe can be doubled to make the dish for 8 people.

Top Tips:

Don't mix the dough too much! The more you combine it or knead it, the less airy the bread will be.
If you like having a hole in your bagel, then make the size of the hole around 2 inches wide. You can also flatten the bagel too, if you prefer yours like that!
To add even more flavour, you can season the boiling water with salt and sugar. This will provide a deeper taste in your bagel but it's totally optional.

Storage: Once you've cooked your 3-ingredient bagels, store them in an airtight container either in the fridge or in the pantry for up to 3 days.

Freezing: Wrap in plastic wrap and place into the freezer for up to 3 months. Leave to thaw for a few hours or place them in the microwave on defrost setting.

Reheat: I love toasting my bagels, but warming them up in the air fryer or the oven is great too.

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