Honey Whole Wheat Bagels (Printable)

Soft whole wheat bagels with honey and protein, served alongside a light, fluffy yogurt dip.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Bagels

01 - 2 cups whole wheat flour
02 - 1 cup bread flour
03 - 1 scoop unflavored whey protein powder
04 - 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
05 - 1¼ cups warm water
06 - 2 tablespoons honey
07 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ For Boiling

08 - 1 tablespoon honey
09 - 2 quarts water

→ For the Fluffy Yogurt Dip

10 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain
11 - 2 tablespoons honey
12 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
13 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - Pinch of sea salt

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, bread flour, protein powder, and salt.
02 - In a separate bowl, stir honey into warm water until dissolved. Sprinkle yeast over the water and let sit for 5 minutes until slightly foamy.
03 - Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead by hand or with a dough hook for 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
05 - Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Shape each into a ball, then poke a hole in the center and gently stretch into a bagel shape.
06 - Place shaped bagels on a parchment-lined tray, cover lightly, and let rest for 10 minutes.
07 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
08 - Bring 2 quarts of water to a gentle boil in a large pot. Stir in 1 tablespoon honey.
09 - Boil bagels in batches, 1 minute per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and return to the tray.
10 - Bake bagels for 18-22 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
11 - Whisk Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt in a bowl until light and fluffy.
12 - Serve cooled bagels with the fluffy yogurt dip.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Wholesome nutrition with whole wheat flour and added protein powder for a satisfying, energizing meal
  • Perfectly chewy texture achieved through traditional boiling and baking techniques
  • Natural sweetness from honey in both the bagels and the fluffy yogurt dip
  • Versatile for breakfast, snacks, or even lunch paired with your favorite toppings
  • Customizable with seeds, spices, or flavored yogurt variations
02 -
  • Weigh your flour for the most consistent results, as cup measurements can vary significantly
  • Don't skip the boiling step—it's what gives bagels their characteristic chewy exterior and tender interior
  • Use a kitchen scale to divide the dough into equal portions for uniform bagels that bake evenly
  • Let the bagels cool completely before slicing to prevent them from becoming gummy inside
  • Whisk the yogurt dip vigorously to incorporate air and achieve that signature fluffy texture
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