Name: Double Chocolate Chip Sourdough Bagels Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 37 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup self-rising flour (see below for homemade self-rising flour); 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; Optional: 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 cup chocolate chips, divided; 3/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla; 3/4 cup sourdough discard or unfed starter (or substitute with another 1/2 cup Greek yogurt); 1 egg + 1 tbsp milk, for egg wash

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup self-rising flour (see below for homemade self-rising flour)***

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Optional: 2 tbsp granulated sugar

3/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla

3/4 cup sourdough discard or unfed starter (can substitute with another 1/2 cup Greek yogurt)

1 cup chocolate chips of choice, divided

1 egg + 1 tbsp milk, for egg wash

1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the self-rising flour, cocoa powder, sugar (if using), Greek yogurt, and sourdough discard. Mix until well combined. The dough will be slightly sticky—this is expected.

Step 3: Transfer the dough onto a generously floured surface. Sprinkle more flour on top, then knead a few times with your hands until the dough becomes smooth. If it remains too sticky, add flour one tablespoon at a time and continue kneading until moldable.

Step 4: Flatten the dough slightly with your hands. Pour 1/2 cup of chocolate chips into the center. Fold the edges over to encase the chips, then knead a few more times until the chocolate chips are evenly distributed.

Step 5: Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.

Step 6: Roll each piece into a rope and connect the ends to form a bagel shape. Pinch the seam to seal, and place the bagels on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7: Brush the tops of each bagel with the egg wash (egg beaten with milk), then sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.

Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 20–22 minutes, until set and slightly firm to the touch.

Step 9: Serve the bagels warm with cream cheese or butter.

Step 10: Enjoy your homemade double chocolate chip sourdough bagels!

Tips & Variations

For a sweeter dough, feel free to increase the sugar to 3 tablespoons or use vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt.

Substitute sourdough discard with additional Greek yogurt if you don’t have starter on hand.

Try adding chopped nuts or dried fruit along with the chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.

Ensure your surface is well-floured during kneading to prevent sticking but avoid adding too much flour to keep the bagels tender.

FAQs

Can I use regular flour instead of self-rising flour?

Yes. To make 1 1/4 cups of self-rising flour, combine 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour with 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

What is sourdough discard?

Sourdough discard is the portion of sourdough starter you remove during feeding. It’s often unused and can be incorporated into recipes like these bagels to add flavor without extra fermentation time.