Fluffy Yogurt Cinnamon Bagels (Printer View)

Soft, pillowy bagels made with Greek yogurt and a flavorful cinnamon swirl, perfect for morning meals.

# Components:

→ 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 granulated sugar mixed with 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# Method steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until evenly distributed.
03 - Add Greek yogurt to the flour mixture and stir with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
04 - Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead gently for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth and elastic.
05 - In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon to form the cinnamon swirl filling.
06 - Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a rectangle approximately 5 by 3 inches.
07 - Spread approximately 1 teaspoon of cinnamon swirl filling over each rectangle. Roll up tightly from the short end to form a log. Pinch seams closed.
08 - Form each log into a ring by pinching the ends together to seal, creating a bagel shape.
09 - Place shaped bagels onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
10 - In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk. Brush the tops of bagels with the egg wash mixture using a pastry brush.
11 - Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture if desired.
12 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
13 - Allow bagels to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're foolproof enough for a weeknight but impressive enough to serve at brunch without anyone guessing you made them in your own kitchen.
  • The cinnamon swirl baked right into each bagel means every bite tastes like dessert, but the Greek yogurt keeps things surprisingly light.
  • No special bagel-making equipment or boiling required—just your oven and about 45 minutes of actual hands-on time.
02 -
  • Don't skip the kneading step or rush it, even though it's just 2 to 3 minutes—this is when the gluten develops enough to give you that tender-but-structure bagel texture instead of a dense brick.
  • If your dough feels too sticky during shaping, dust your hands and work surface with a bit more flour, but resist the urge to add extra flour to the dough itself as you mix, because the yogurt moisture is exactly what makes these so fluffy.
03 -
  • If you want to add texture and extra flavor, fold in some chopped pecans or raisins into the cinnamon swirl before spreading—just keep the topping amount the same so the dough doesn't tear.
  • Use full-fat Greek yogurt if you can find it; it creates a slightly richer interior and a more forgiving dough that's harder to accidentally over-knead.
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