Fluffy Yogurt Bagels Cinnamon Swirl (Printable Version)

Pillowy bagels made with Greek yogurt and cinnamon swirl, ideal for breakfast or brunch.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
04 - 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt, full-fat or low-fat
05 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

→ Cinnamon Swirl

06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

→ Egg Wash

09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1 tablespoon milk

→ Optional Topping

11 - 1 tablespoon sugar mixed with 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until evenly distributed.
03 - Add Greek yogurt to the dry mixture and stir with a spatula until a shaggy dough begins to form.
04 - Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead gently for 2 to 3 minutes until the texture becomes smooth and elastic.
05 - In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon, stirring until a paste forms.
06 - Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a rectangle approximately 5 inches by 3 inches.
07 - Spread approximately 1 teaspoon of cinnamon filling over each dough rectangle. Roll tightly from the short end to create a log shape and pinch seams to seal.
08 - Form each dough log into a ring by bringing the ends together and pinching firmly to create a sealed bagel shape.
09 - Arrange shaped bagels on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
10 - Whisk together egg and milk in a small bowl. Using a pastry brush, apply egg wash to the tops of each bagel.
11 - Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture over the tops of bagels if desired.
12 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the bagels are golden brown and fully cooked through.
13 - Remove from oven and allow bagels to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The dough comes together in minutes with no yeast drama or overnight waiting, yet tastes like you spent hours on it.
  • That cinnamon swirl is basically a built-in reward that makes every bite feel intentional and warm.
  • They're tender enough to satisfy a bagel craving but forgiving enough that even a tired morning version turns out great.
02 -
  • Don't skip kneading entirely, but also don't knead these like you're angry at the dough—yogurt doughs are forgiving, and overmixing turns them rubbery instead of fluffy.
  • The egg wash makes a huge visible difference in how bakery-quality they look, so don't rush that step or skip it thinking it won't matter.
03 -
  • Keep your bench scraper or knife damp when dividing the dough, and wipe it between cuts so you're not dragging sticky dough around and making pieces uneven.
  • If your cinnamon sugar topping keeps sliding off, it means either the egg wash wasn't thick enough or you applied it too lightly, so be generous with both.
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