1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In a separate bowl, whisk the sourdough discard and Greek yogurt until smooth, then stir in the olive oil. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a soft, slightly tacky dough forms. If the dough feels too dry, add 1 teaspoon of water at a time until it comes together.
2. Knead the dough on a clean surface for 3–5 minutes, just until it comes together. The dough will feel stiff and a bit tough at first, but keep going, it will smooth out.

3. Cover the dough for 15-30 minutes to relax the gluten and make shaping easier.

   Need more time? The dough can be placed in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours until ready to shape and bake.

Shape and bake the High Protein Sourdough Discard Pizza Bagel Bites

1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. After the dough has rested, turn it out on a lightly floured surface and weigh it. Divide it into 13-15 pieces (around 50-55 grams each). Roll each piece into a ball, place them on the pan, and let them rest for 10 minutes.
3. To shape your bagels use your thumb to indent the dough ball in the middle. Start to make a hole by pushing your finger through. Work the hole by rounding it out with your fingers.
4. The hole should be a bit larger than the size of a quarter. The larger you make them the less likely they will close up.
5. Once all of the bagels have been shaped, place them on the baking sheet and mix the egg wash.
6. Brush each bagel with the egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.

How to Assemble & Bake the Pizza Bagel Bites

1. Before assembling and baking the bagel bites, ensure they are fully cooled.
2. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Slice the bagels in half and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with a little Italian seasoning. This adds flavor and helps the surface brown beautifully.
4. Bake for 8–10 minutes, just until the bagel bites are lightly set and beginning to turn golden. They should not be fully browned at this stage.
5. Spoon a small amount of pizza sauce onto each bite, spreading gently. Top with shredded mozzarella and your desired toppings (like pepperoni).
6. Return to the oven and bake for 6–8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are golden.
7. If you like extra golden, slightly crispy cheese, switch the oven to broil for 1–2 minutes at the end. Watch closely, it can brown quickly.
8. Let them rest for 5 minutes so the cheese sets slightly and doesn’t slide off. Top with fresh Parmesan and enjoy!

How to Store

1. Refrigerator: Store leftover pizza bagel bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
2. To Reheat: For best texture, reheat in a 350°F oven or toaster oven for 5–8 minutes until warmed through. You can also microwave for 30–60 seconds, but the oven keeps them from getting soft.
3. To Freeze (After Baking): Allow the pizza bagel bites to cool completely, place them on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze until solid (about 1–2 hours). Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or airtight container. Store for up to 2 months.
4. To Reheat from Frozen: Bake at 375°F for 10–15 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melty again.