Baking is one of my favorite pastimes. There’s something magical about how a few basic ingredients, like flour, butter, and sugar, can transform into something incredibly delicious. So, you can imagine my surprise when I discovered that you can actually make bagels with just two ingredients!
While these homemade bagels might not be the authentic New York-style bagels, they’re a great alternative, especially with social distancing and quarantine making it difficult to enjoy takeout. These bagels come together quickly—there’s no need to proof the dough or boil the bagels. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have fresh, homemade bagels ready to enjoy.
Creating different bagel flavors is also simple! In my latest Forksandstraws YouTube video, I show you how to make cinnamon raisin and everything bagels with just a few ingredients: cinnamon, raisins, and a jar of Everything Bagel Seasoning from Trader Joe’s. I even created a Cucumber Avocado Lox Bagel sandwich, which is perfect for satisfying all your breakfast bagel and brunch cravings. You can find the recipe below for easy reference!
These bagels last about 3-4 days when stored properly in an airtight container, but they likely won’t last that long—my family devoured them in no time!
Pro Tip: Use full-fat whole milk Greek yogurt for a rich, balanced flavor from the natural fats and salt. If you want to make these bagels vegan, simply substitute with vegan Greek yogurt. Don’t have self-rising flour? No worries! You can use all-purpose flour and add 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of fine salt for each cup of flour.
Check out the recipe below:
Two Ingredient Bagels - Cucumber Avocado Lox Bagel Sandwich
Ingredients
2 Ingredient Dough
- 2 cups self rising flour
- 2 cups plain greek yogurt
Cucumber Avocado Lox Bagel Sandwich
- 2 tbsp Cream cheese
- 3 oz Lox or Smoked Salmon
- ¼ cup Cucumber sliced
- ½ Avocado sliced
- ½ handful Arugula
- ½ Lemon squeezed
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tsp No Salt Seasoning
Instructions
Two Ingredient Bagels
- In a large mixing bowl, add the self-rising flour and Greek yogurt. Combine evenly using a spatula or wooden spoon then knead the dough with you hands-on a floured surface till the dough is smooth. If the dough sticks to your hand or surface add a little more flour as necessary.
- Cut into 8 even pieces and roll into balls.
- With your hand lightly dusted with flour, Poke a hole in the center of the dough ball and shape the dough into a bagel shape. The hole of the bagel should be about 1 to 2 inches in diameter.
- Place the dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet. In a small bowl, beat one egg with a teaspoon of water.
- Coat the dough with egg wash with a brush or your hand then sprinkle your seasoning of choice on top.
- Bake for 20-23 minutes at 450 degrees.
- Let cool before serving.
Cucumber Avocado Lox Bagel Sandwich
- Cut the bagel in half. Spread the cream cheese evenly on both sides of the bagel
- Place the sliced cucumber on one side of the bagel. Season it with cayenne and no-salt seasoning
- On the other side of the bagel layer the arugula evenly and top it off with the lox. Add a few slices of Avocado. Squeeze the juice of the lemon over the cucumber and lox side. Put the bagel together
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Happy Baking!
