Fluffy Yogurt Bagels Cinnamon Swirl (Printable)

Soft, fluffy bagels featuring Greek yogurt and a sweet cinnamon swirl, ideal for breakfast or brunch enjoyment.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# How to Make:

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.
03 - Add Greek yogurt and stir with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
04 - Turn dough onto 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 cinnamon to form the filling.
06 - Divide dough into 8 equal pieces and 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 and pinch seams closed.
08 - Shape each log into a ring by pinching the ends together to seal and form a bagel shape.
09 - Transfer shaped bagels onto the prepared baking sheet.
10 - In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk. Brush the tops of bagels with the egg wash mixture.
11 - Sprinkle with extra cinnamon sugar 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt makes them tender and pillowy without any yeast drama or overnight waiting.
  • Cinnamon swirl hidden inside means every bite tastes like a treat, not just bread.
  • They come together in under 90 minutes total, which feels like cheating when you're serving homemade bagels.
02 -
  • Don't overknead the dough or your bagels will be tough instead of tender—just 2–3 minutes is genuinely enough.
  • The cinnamon filling needs to be thick enough to not leak everywhere, so don't skimp on the butter and brown sugar ratio.
03 -
  • Keep your hands lightly floured when shaping so the dough doesn't stick, but don't flour so much that you create dry patches.
  • If your cinnamon sugar topping isn't sticking, brush the bagels with a tiny bit more egg wash before sprinkling so it adheres and caramelizes in the oven.
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