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Sourdough Discard Protein Bagels

Sourdough discard protein bagels, one sliced and topped with whipped cream cheese
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Beginner-friendly sourdough discard protein bagels with 11g protein each. Soft, chewy, and high in protein thanks to Greek yogurt.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup + 2 tbsp warm water
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar (divided)
  • 1 tsp active dry yeast
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (room temperature)
  • 200g (about ¾ cup) sourdough discard (room temperature)
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • For Topping:
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tbsp water
  • Everything bagel seasoning (optional)

Instructions

  1. In mixer bowl, combine warm water and 1 tbsp sugar. Sprinkle yeast and let sit 5 minutes until foamy.Bowl of bagel dough after initial mix, made with sourdough discard and Greek yogurt
  2. Add flour, Greek yogurt, discard, and salt. Mix until rough dough forms. Knead 4–5 minutes until smooth.
  3. Transfer to greased bowl, cover, and let rise 90 minutes until doubled.
  4. Divide into 8–10 pieces. Shape into balls, poke hole in center, and stretch into rings. Cover and rest 20 minutes.Hand holding shaped sourdough discard protein bagel dough with hole in center
  5. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment. Boil 2 quarts water with 2 tbsp sugar.
  6. Boil bagels 20–30 seconds per side. Remove and place on baking sheet.Two sourdough protein bagels boiling in a red pot of water on the stove
  7. Whisk egg white and water. Brush bagels and add toppings if using.
  8. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden. Cool before slicing.

Proofed sourdough discard protein bagels with seasoning on parchment, ready for oven

Notes

  • Use room temp sourdough discard and yogurt for best rise.
  • Bagels must float during boil—if not, proof longer.
  • Make holes larger than desired—they shrink during baking.
  • Can substitute Greek yogurt with cottage cheese or sour cream.
  • To use active starter, omit yeast and increase rise time.

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