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    Published: Mar 30, 2020 · Modified: Apr 1, 2022 by sushma iyer · This post may contain affiliate links

    Just 2 ingredients Bagels - No Yeast/No APF

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    These weight watchers 2 ingredients bagels recipe is the need of the hour!!

    This no yeast 2 ingredients bread dough is so versatile that it can be used to make - pizzas, calzones, bagels, buns, pretzels and lot more in about 45 mins from start to finish!!

    bagels placed one on top of other with spinach and tomatoes in the backgroup

    What is 2 ingredient dough?

    Two Ingredient Dough is - a ‘bread’ dough made with self-raising (self-rising) flour and Greek yogurt.

    When these two ingredients are combined together, they make a thick and sturdy dough.

    This no yeast, no flour and no rise time dough makes a tender, chewy bread that is done in about 45 minutes from start to finish!

    Even though traditional homemade bagels are easy to make, but it would be only fair to comment that it is rather time-consuming..

    On the contrary, these 2 ingredients bagels are:

    • Healthier than regular bagels as well as store-bought bagels
    • NO Yeast, No APF, No Rise-Time, No Poaching Needed
    • And absolutely no fancy equipment like a stand mixer is needed.
    • You can use the same recipe to make any kind of bread - pizza, buns, pretzels and more!!!

    Here is a step by step recipe on

    How to make two-ingredient bagels from scratch:

    Step 1:

    ingredients needed to make the bagel dough

    All you have to do is combine the two ingredients - Self Raising Flour (image 1) and Yogurt (image 2) to form a dough.

    I like to add some salt (image 3) to enhance the taste of the bagels but this is totally optional.

    step 1 of making bagel dough

    Use a wooden spoon or spatula to combine it and then using your hands bring everything together.

    bagel dough placed in a bowl

    Transfer to your worktop dusted with flour, add some flour on top and form it into a dough.

    Step 2:

    the dough has been divided into 4 equal portions.

    Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.

    Showing you two different ways in which you can shape the bagels:

    Shape 1:

    shaping the bagels in one way

    Roll into a ball or round shape.

    Poke your index finger (image 4) through the centre of the dough till you see it on the other side and then using two fingers stretch the dough (image 5) to form a hole in the centre.

    Shape 2:

    Roll the dough into long cylinders (image 6), then bring the edges together (image 7) and seal together to form a circle (image 8) leaving enough empty space in the centre.

    Put the dough on to the baking tray lined with parchment paper.

    Brush the top with some milk (image 9) and sprinkle some sesame seeds (image 10), poppy seeds or everyone's favourite.. everything bagels seasoning..

    Step 3: Baking

    Bake the bagels in a preheated oven of

    200°C (400°F) for 20 - 25 mins

    until you a nice golden crust on top.

    a bagel sliced horizontally and placed in the centre with 2 bagels on left sidr and some spinach and tomatoes on the right side

    My top 5 tips for making this shortcut Bagels recipe:

    1. Use greek yogurt and try to use the thickest parts as moisture would make the dough way too sticky and difficult to bind.
    2. Do not knead the dough way too much as the more you handle the dough the stickier it gets.
    3. Also over-working the dough means adding more flour which would yield a dense bread and not palatable. So avoid adding too much flour.
    4. You do not need any equipment to knead the dough, use your hands to bring the dough together.
    5. Adding a bit of salt to the dough enhances its taste.

    Don't worry if you do not have Self- Raising Flour handy. You can still make this recipe by preparing your own flour at home.

    bagel sandwich : bagels filled with cream cheese, spinach and tomatoes

    How to make Self-Raising Flour at home.

    All you need to do is combine:

    1 cup flour

    1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

    1/2 teaspoon salt

    Sift together the above ingredients. This will make 1 cup of self-rising flour.

    Are these 2 ingredients bagel healthier than traditional bagels?

    Yes absolutely.

    They have lower carbs and higher protein, owing to the Greek yogurt. They also contain less sodium and less fat.

    However, I would also like to clarify here that, these doesn't have that classic bagel taste but nevertheless they taste amazing on its own!!!

    Plus 2 ingredients, no kneading, no rise time - what more can you ask for!!!

    Can I use any other type of yogurt?

    Ideally, Greek Yogurt works best for this recipe specifically the one by Fage.

    However, if you would like to use any other type of yogurt I would suggest you, hang it in a muslin cloth for 1 hour to remove the excess water content.

    As more moisture means you would need more flour to bring it together and the texture won't be just right then.

    Can I make it gluten-free?

    Yes, you can use gluten-free self-rising flour to make these.

    How to store the bagels?

    Technically, the recipe just makes 4 bagels at a given time.

    Plus you can easily halve or double the recipe too.

    And it also takes just few mins to combine it into a dough, so I would say make it fresh but still if you want to make it in bulk then yes you can freeze them.

    To freeze them: Wrap each bagel individually in an aluminium foil.

    Place it in a ziplock bag and freeze for 2-3 months.

    To Thaw: Allow them to thaw in the fridge or at room temperature overnight. Refer my post on how long do bagels last for more additional details.

    What different toppings can I add to the bagels?

    There are so many topping variations that you can try including everything bagels seasoning, seed toppings, cheese bagels, cinnamon raisin bagels, etc and also so many ways you can fill it up to.

    You must definitely check out my homemade bagels recipe (the traditional way) for more details on the same.

    I believe everyone must know how to bake bread at home and to help you get started this White Bread recipe has every minute details you need to know.

    If you are a beginner a no-knead bread recipe comes super handy.

    And when you are running out of yeast, then this 2 ingredients bagels is all you need in your life. You can literally use this yeast-free bread recipe in multiple ways.

    sliced bagel placed on top of each other to showing the texture from within

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    2 ingredients Bagels

    These weight watchers 2 ingredients bagels recipe is the need of the hour!! This no yeast 2 ingredients bread dough made using greek yogurt and self raising flour is so versatile can be used to make - pizzas, calzones, bagels. 
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
    Servings 4 bagels
    Calories 199kcal
    Author Sushma Iyer

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 cups Self-rising flour
    • 1 cup Yogurt
    • 1/4 tsp Salt (refer notes)
    • 2 tsp Milk
    • toppings of your choice

    Instructions

    • Combine self-rising flour, yogurt and salt in a bowl.
    • Using a spatula mix them until everything comes together. Then switch over to using your clean hands to combine it into a dough. (Refer notes for additional tips).
    • Transfer to your worktop that has been dusted with flour and then divide into 4 equal parts. You can also choose to weigh it first before dividing. I just eyeballed them.
    • There are two ways in which you can shape them.

    Shape 1

    • Take a portion of the dough and round it.
    • Poke your finger in the centre of the dough till you see it on the other side of the dough. Then using two fingers widen the gap to create a hole in the centre.
    • Place them on a baking tray lined with a parchment paper.

    Shape 2

    • Roll each portion into long cylinders of around 11 inches in size.
    • Bring the edges together to form a circle and seal them well.
    • Place it on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
    • Brush the top of the bagels with some milk and sprinkle the toppings of your choice. I used white sesame seeds.
    • Bake them in a preheated oven of 200°C (392°F) for around 20-25 mins until the top gets a nice golden brown colour and the bottom sounds hollow.
    • Allow it to cool completely before slicing them horizontally and enjoying with a spread of cream cheese.

    Video

    Notes

    1. The recipe calls for self-rising flour and yogurt as the only 2 ingredients to make the dough. All the other ingredients are added to enhance the flavour quotient. So technically I understand that it more than 2 ingredients. However you can make the bagels using just flour and yogurt if you like.
    2. If you are making homemade self-rising flour following the directions mentioned below then please do not add additional salt as the flour itself has some salt added to it.
    3. Use greek yogurt or make your own hung curd to avoid the moisture content. 
    4. Do not knead the dough too much as the dough would tend to get stickier and you would end up adding more flour which would make the bagels dense once bagels.
    5. Make the hole wider as the dough tends to rise in the oven filling the gaps. 
    6. The recipe can easily be halved or doubled.
    7. Use the same measuring cup to measure both the flour and yogurt. Do not use the pyrex measuring cup to measure out yogurt.

    How to make Self Rising Flour??

    1 cup flour
    1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    Sift together the above ingredients. This will make 1 cup of self-rising flour.
    Like mentioned, if you are using your own homemade self rising flour then please do skip salt.

    How to store the bagels?

    This recipe makes a small batch and there won't be leftovers.
    If you still have some then wrap each bagel individually in an aluminium foil. Put them in zip lock bags and freeze for 2-3 months.
    Thaw it in the fridge or on the counter top overnight when using.

    What are the different toppings one can use?

    There are so many topping variations that you can try including everything bagels seasoning, seed toppings, cheese bagels, cinnamon raisin bagels, etc and also so many ways you can fill it up to.

    Do you have a traditional bagel recipe?? 

    Yes I do.. Please check out the traditional homemade bagel recipe for a detailed step by step pictorial recipe.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bagel | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Conclusion:

     You will be surprised to learn that you just need 2 ingredients to make this tender chewy bread that also gets done in 35 mins from start to finish.

    This no yeast 2 ingredients bread dough is so versatile that it can be used to make - pizzas, calzones, pretzels, bagels and many more.

    In this post, you will see how to make these weight watchers 2 ingredients bagels recipe which I believe is the need of the hour.

    I will see you soon with yet another one

    Until then

    Hugs

    Sushma.

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    Comments

    1. Janki venkataraman says

      September 02, 2021 at 11:52 pm

      Hey... I tried this recipe...the bread became really tall!! But then it did not come out of the mould. And the top started blackening. Any idea hownto do??

      Reply
      • sushma iyer says

        September 03, 2021 at 6:07 pm

        Hi Janki.. not sure which recipe are you talking about as in this recipe you do not need any mould 🙂 let me know and I will surely try to help

        Reply
    2. Reg. Gunthorpe says

      October 18, 2020 at 5:16 am

      88years old guy, tried this, bagels were a little heavy, and stuck to the baking paper, tips, please.
      Reg.

      Reply
      • sushma iyer says

        October 19, 2020 at 11:04 am

        Hi.. Hope you used the parchment paper.. If yes then it shouldn't have been a problem.. Sometimes butter paper needs to be greased with butter to make it non sticky.. About bagels being heavy while shaping them you might have added excess flour.. So just reduce that and see.. Hppe this helps

        Regards
        Sushma

        Reply
    3. shanu says

      July 25, 2020 at 7:11 am

      Hi.they look so easy to make I want to try this recipe but could I try with 50 :50 wwf and apf .
      Let me know
      Thanks

      Reply
      • sushma iyer says

        July 25, 2020 at 8:26 am

        Hi Shanu..

        I have not tried it personally but I remember a reader mentioning that they tried with 100% whole wheat successfully.. so you can if you want to 🙂

        Regards
        Sushma

        Reply
    4. Annapurna Chivukula says

      June 16, 2020 at 10:25 pm

      Would like to try this recipe and want to know is there any proofing time required once it is shaped??

      Reply
      • sushma iyer says

        June 18, 2020 at 10:18 am

        Hi Annapurna..

        No need to rest or proof.. Just proceed 😀

        Regards
        Sushma

        Reply
    5. Renuka says

      April 01, 2020 at 1:06 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect and easy recipe. I tried it and loved it😗 thank you so much for share it.

      Reply
      • sushma iyer says

        April 03, 2020 at 4:14 pm

        That is awesome Renuka.. Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback with us.. Appreciate it 🙂

        Reply
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