Description
These homemade gluten-free bagels are soft, chewy, and perfectly golden without yeast or long proofing times. Made with just gluten-free flour and yogurt, plus a simple water bath for that signature bagel crust, they’re quick, easy, and fully customizable — and can easily be made dairy-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups (350g) all-purpose gluten-free flour (must contain xanthan gum)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1¾ cups (400g) plain Greek yogurt (or unsweetened coconut/almond Greek-style yogurt for dairy-free)
- 8 cups water
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1 egg, whisked (or 2 tbsp plant-based milk for dairy-free wash)
- Toppings of choice (everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt. Add yogurt and mix with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently for 1-2 minutes until smooth, adding small amounts of flour as needed.
- Divide dough into 8 pieces. Roll each into a 7-8 inch rope, form into a circle, and pinch ends to seal. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- In a large pot, bring water, baking soda, and maple syrup (if using) to a boil. Boil bagels 2-3 at a time for 30-60 seconds per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and return to baking sheet.
- Brush boiled bagels with egg wash or plant-based milk. Sprinkle with desired toppings.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and firm. Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use a high-quality gluten-free flour blend that includes xanthan gum. Don’t skip the boiling step — it creates the bagel’s chewy crust. If dough is very sticky, add extra flour 1 tbsp at a time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Boiled, Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
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