Ingredients
Bagel Dough
- 2 ½ cups (375 g) white all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ teaspoon (7 g) dry yeast
- ⅓ cup + 2 tbsp (90 g) lukewarm water
- 1 ripe avocado
- ¼ cup (60 g) Greek yogurt, plain and unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon oil (for greasing the bowl)
- ¼ cup (70 g) maple syrup (for boiling)
Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Everything Bagel Seasoning (quantity as desired for topping)
Toppings (Optional)
- Cream cheese (regular or vegan/dairy-free)
- Ripe avocado slices
- Rocket leaves
- Microgreens
- Tomato slices
- Crunchy cucumber slices
- Pickled red onions
- Radishes
- Alfalfa or bean sprouts
- Roasted cherry tomatoes
- Poached egg
- Store-bought or homemade No-Garlic Hummus or Baba Ganoush
- Egg salad or homemade Egg Dill Pickle Salad or Chickpea “Egg” Salad (plant-based)
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine lukewarm water (⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons) and dry yeast (2 ½ teaspoons). Stir gently and let it sit for 10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Prepare Avocado Mixture: In a food processor, blend the ripe avocado and plain Greek yogurt until completely smooth and creamy. Alternatively, mash thoroughly with a fork to remove lumps, ensuring a creamy texture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour (2 ½ cups) and salt (1 teaspoon) to evenly distribute the salt throughout the flour.
- Combine Ingredients and Knead: Add the avocado-yogurt mixture and the activated yeast water to the bowl with the flour. Mix with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms. Then knead the dough by hand for 3-4 minutes until all the flour is fully incorporated and the dough is smooth.
- First Rise: Lightly grease a mixing bowl with oil (1 tablespoon). Place the dough ball inside, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise at room temperature for about 1 to 1 ½ hours or until doubled in size.
- Shape Bagels: Divide the risen dough into 6 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball, then poke a hole through the center and gently stretch it into a ring shape. Optionally, let the shaped bagels rest for 15-20 minutes to relax the dough.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Boiling Water: Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the maple syrup (¼ cup) to sweeten the boiling water, which adds flavor and helps create a shiny crust.
- Boil Bagels: Boil the bagels in the simmering maple syrup water for 45-60 seconds on each side to set the crust. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and place them on a wire rack to drain and cool slightly.
- Add Seasoning: While the bagels are still damp but cool enough to handle, sprinkle the tops (and bottoms if desired) generously with everything bagel seasoning.
- Bake Bagels: Place the seasoned bagels on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 22-24 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bagels from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Serve with your choice of toppings, such as a generous smear of cream cheese, avocado slices, rocket, microgreens, or any other suggested toppings.
Notes
- Use bagel spice generously — everything bagel seasoning or your own blend really elevates the flavor.
- Make the hole in the bagels a bit larger than you think, as they expand during boiling and baking; small holes may close up.
- Using a kitchen scale helps ensure accurate flour measurement for perfect dough consistency.
- Toppings can be varied widely — from cream cheese and fresh veggies to poached eggs and Middle Eastern spreads like hummus or baba ganoush.
- Letting shaped bagels rest after forming is optional but can improve texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
