Bialys
Bialys are a type of bread that is similar to bagels but lighter in texture. They are filled with a savory onion and poppy seed mixture.
The dough is allowed to rise for a long time, which gives the bialys a unique taste.
The filling is made by cooking onions until they are soft and golden brown, then mixing them with other ingredients.
Bialys are baked in a hot oven until they are puffed and browned.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted September 29, 2026Share
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Bialys are a type of bread that is similar to bagels but lighter in texture. They are filled with a savory onion and poppy seed mixture.
The dough is allowed to rise for a long time, which gives the bialys a unique taste.
The filling is made by cooking onions until they are soft and golden brown, then mixing them with other ingredients.
Bialys are baked in a hot oven until they are puffed and browned.
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Ingredients 11
3.75 cups bread flour
0.5 teaspoon instant yeast
1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
1.5 cups water, at room temperature
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon bread crumbs
2 teaspoons poppy seeds, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon sliced green onion
1 pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
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1
Combine 3.75 cups bread flour, 0.5 teaspoon instant yeast, 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1.5 cups water in a bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon until the dough is wet and sticky. Cover and leave at room temperature for at least 12 hours.
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 large diced yellow onion and 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook until the onion is soft and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and add 1 tablespoon bread crumbs, 2 teaspoons poppy seeds, 1 tablespoon sliced green onion, and 1 pinch cayenne pepper. Stir to combine and let cool.
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Uncover the dough and scrape it onto a floured surface. Divide it into 8 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Place on a baking sheet lined with floured parchment paper. Dust with flour and cover with a towel. Let proof until doubled in size, 45 to 60 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
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Flour your fingers and shape each dough ball into a ring. Make the center thin and the edges thicker.
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Fill the center of each ring with no more than a rounded teaspoon of onion-poppy seed filling. Spray with cold water and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
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Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and browned, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 234 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 3g
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Sodium 490mg
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Total Carbohydrate 44g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 7g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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