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Learn how to make delicious gluten free bagels with a gluten-free flour blend, topped with everything seasoning and baked to golden perfection.

Gluten Free Bagels

220kcal
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Rise Time 30 minutes
Total 1 hour 5 minutes
With just a handful of simple ingredients, these gluten free bagels deliver that classic chewy texture and golden crust you crave—without the gluten! A blend of warm honey, active yeast, and a touch of olive oil creates a dough that’s surprisingly easy to work with, while the everything bagel seasoning adds that irresistible savory crunch. Perfect for breakfast or a hearty snack, these homemade delights prove that gluten-free baking can be just as comforting as the traditional kind.
Servings 8 bagels
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups warm water (about 110°F)
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method

  1. In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and honey. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour and salt. Pour in yeast mixture and olive oil, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
    Learn how to make delicious gluten free bagels with a gluten-free flour blend, topped with everything seasoning and baked to golden perfection.
  3. Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes until slightly puffed.
  4. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide dough into 8 equal portions and shape into smooth balls. Poke a hole through the center and gently stretch to form a bagel shape.
    Learn how to make delicious gluten free bagels with a gluten-free flour blend, topped with everything seasoning and baked to golden perfection.
  5. Brush each bagel with beaten egg and sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch. Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.
    Learn how to make delicious gluten free bagels with a gluten-free flour blend, topped with everything seasoning and baked to golden perfection.

Nutrition

Calories220kcalCarbohydrates42gProtein5gFat4gSaturated Fat1gCholesterol23mgSodium320mgPotassium80mgFiber3gSugar5gVitamin A1IUCalcium2mgIron1.5mg

Notes

For egg-free bagels, use a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water) as the wash. Keep leftovers in an airtight container for 3 days, or freeze for up to a month. Reheat in a toaster for that just-baked crispness.

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