Quick Bagels

 If you like the soft chewiness of bagels, then this recipe is definitely something you should try. This recipe has no yeast or eggs and makes for a yummy, easy breakfast that can be whipped together rather quickly. This can be baked in an over or in an airfryer and is something I have enjoyed making - thanks to Gina's recipe.  The texture is a big different from the storebought bagels but I do like this version since it's softer. 

QUICK BAGELS (makes 6)

Ingredients:

All purpose flour - 1 cup

Whole wheat flour - 1/2 (half) cup

Greek Yogurt - 1.5 cups (if you don't have greek yogurt, hang regular yogurt in the fridge (with a bowl beneath to get rid of whey and result in a thicker, creamier yogurt)

Baking powder - 3 tsp

Salt - 3/4 tsp

Egg white or Water - to brush the bagels for toppings to stick 

Everything but the bagel seasoning/ sesame seeds / garlic/chilli flakes  - desired toppings (optional)

Method:

1) In a bowl, combine the flours, baking powder and salt and mix thoroughly. 

2) Add the  yogurt to this and stir to combine and bring to a dough using your hand and knead a bit till it is not too sticky. dust with some extra flour if needed. 

3) Divide the dough into 6 portions and roll each out to thick rope (with slightly thinner edges). Bring the 2 edges together to form a circle (bagel shape) with a hold in the middle. 

4) Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 F or if using an airfryer to 280 F 

5) Now brush the bagel with water or egg white and press in desired toppings. 

6) Bake the bagels for 15-20  mins in an oven or 12-15 mins in the airfryer. 

7) Allow this to cool for 10-15 mins before slicing and serving with cream cheese or creamy scrambled eggs.