Fluffy Yogurt Cinnamon Bagels (Printable)

Pillowy bagels featuring Greek yogurt and a sweet cinnamon swirl, ideal for a fresh breakfast or brunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 It:

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 until evenly combined.
03 - Add Greek yogurt to the dry mixture 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 create the swirl filling.
06 - Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a rectangle approximately 5 by 3 inches.
07 - Spread approximately 1 teaspoon of cinnamon swirl filling over each rectangle. Roll 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 - Place shaped bagels onto the prepared baking sheet.
10 - Whisk egg and milk together in a small bowl. Brush the tops of bagels with this mixture.
11 - Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture over bagel tops if desired.
12 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
13 - Remove from oven and let bagels cool for 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're ready in just over an hour, which means fresh bagels for breakfast without the predawn wake-up call a traditional recipe demands.
  • The Greek yogurt makes them impossibly soft and tender while keeping them substantial enough to actually fill you up.
  • That cinnamon swirl tastes indulgent but the whole thing is surprisingly light and not overly sweet.
02 -
  • Don't skimp on the kneading time or skip it entirely; those 2 to 3 minutes genuinely make the difference between dense bagels and pillowy ones.
  • Measuring your flour by weight (not just scooping) eliminates the guessing game and guarantees better results every single time.
  • The cinnamon swirl needs to be spread thin and evenly, or you'll end up with gritty pockets instead of a smooth, incorporated filling.
03 -
  • Don't be tempted to add more yogurt if the dough seems dry; trust the recipe and you'll get the texture you want without dense, gummy bagels.
  • The egg wash is non-negotiable if you want that golden, bakery-quality finish that makes people think you know what you're doing.
  • Make a double batch and freeze half; having fresh homemade bagels available changes your entire approach to breakfast.
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