Flaky, golden, ridiculously tasty breakfast pies you’ll crave again and again
Hey, everyone! So glad you’re here—and if you’re a regular around here, welcome back! Today I’ve got something warm, flaky, and packed with flavor that might just become a new favorite in your breakfast rotation.
Let’s talk about Everything Bagel Hand Pies—crispy-edged, golden little breakfast pockets that are baked (not fried!) and way easier to make than they look. The crust is chewy with a satisfying bagel-like bite, and inside? Soft scrambled eggs with scallions, gently cooked in butter so they stay moist and fluffy.
They taste like a cozy bagel sandwich, only cuter, crispier, and way more fun. Once you make them, you’ll see—they’re super approachable and wildly repeatable. After one batch, you’ll be making them again and again.
🧡 The Story Behind the Hand Pies
On Sundays, I make it a point to slow down. It’s something I carried with me from my childhood growing up on a farm in Iowa, where my mom always made a big Sunday dinner—followed by a from-scratch dessert she’d spend the afternoon perfecting. It was the kind of thoughtful, home-baked finish that made the day feel extra special. Now in Florida, I’ve carried that tradition forward—setting Sundays apart with a meaningful meal, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, as a way to share good food and keep those traditions alive.
I first found this recipe in one of my all-time favorite cookbooks: Simply Julia by Julia Turshen. It’s full of feel-good, low-fuss meals, and this recipe jumped out at me immediately. I’ve made batch after batch since that first try—sometimes with cheese, sometimes with bacon—and they’re always delicious.
My husband loves these, especially when he’s heading out early for golf. He knows exactly how to warm one up himself and really appreciates having a healthy breakfast ready—no need to stop at the drive-thru! He was totally shocked when I told him the crust had whole wheat flour in it. “Tastes just like a bagel!” he said. And he’s not wrong. The whole wheat gives that classic bagel-shop nuttiness that takes these hand pies from good to unforgettable. I highly encourage you to try it that way.
🎯 Why These Everything Bagel Hand Pies Are a Winning Recipe
- Golden, chewy, bagel-style crust
- Creamy, buttery scrambled eggs with fresh scallion flavor
- Easily customized with bacon, cream cheese, cheddar, sausage, and more
- Fun, hand-held, and freezer-friendly
- Ready in under 40 minutes
📋 What You’ll Need (Makes 4 Hand Pies)
- eggs
- kosher salt
- unsalted butter
- scallions
- all-purpose flour
- whole wheat flour (or use all AP flour if preferred)
- baking soda
- sugar
- plain, full-fat Greek yogurt
- Everything Bagel seasoning, for topping (preferably salt-free)
If you’re feeding a crowd or stocking your freezer, double the recipe. This one makes only four hand pies, and they go fast!
🥟 Simple Steps to Make Everything Bagel Hand Pies
- Scramble eggs with scallions.
- Mix dough with flour and yogurt.
- Roll dough, fill with eggs, fold, and seal.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle seasoning.
- Bake until golden and cooked through.
🛠️ Tools That’ll Make It Easier
- Mixing bowl
- Small rolling pin
- Kitchen scale
- Skillet
- Baking sheet with parchment paper
- Pastry brush
- Fork (for the classic crimp!)
🥶 How to Reheat
From the fridge:
Pop into a toaster oven or oven at 350°F for about 3-5 minutes or until warmed through.
Microwave works too—20-30 seconds should do it.
From the freezer:
Bake in a 350°F oven or toaster oven for 15–18 minutes, or microwave for 2 minutes.
I label mine with a sharpie so I know which are bacon, which are cheese, and which are plain. Because once they’re baked, they all look equally golden and perfect.
💡 Quick Tips for Success
- Let the scrambled eggs cool before stuffing—this keeps the dough from getting soggy.
- Add extra flour if your dough’s too sticky or a spoonful of yogurt if too dry.
- Sprinkle the everything bagel seasoning right before baking so it sticks well.
- If you double the dough recipe and want thicker, chewier crusts, shape the dough into 6 larger hand pies instead of 8. Bake them a few minutes longer to ensure they cook through fully and enjoy the extra room for more filling!
- Label your pies before freezing—especially if you’re mixing up fillings!
🎥 Watch Me Make Them!
✨ Get in on the Hand Pie Fun
These Everything Bagel Hand Pies are tender, creamy, warm, and shockingly simple to make. A perfect on-the-go breakfast or cozy morning treat. Try them with cheese, bacon, or just as-is. However you fill them, you’re probably going to want another.
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Everything Bagel Hand Pies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- To make the filling: Whisk the eggs and salt in a small bowl to combine and reserve 2 tablespoons of the mixture for the egg wash.
- Place the butter in a medium skillet and heat over medium heat until melted. Add the remaining beaten eggs and scallions and cook, stirring, just until the eggs are set, a couple of minutes. You don’t want them to be too dry. Immediately transfer them to a small plate to stop them from cooking anymore and let them come to room temperature.
- Meanwhile make the dough: Place both flours, baking soda, sugar and salt in a medium bowl and whisk well to combine. Add the yogurt and use a wooden spoon to combine the mixture until it’s crumbly. Directly in the bowl, use you hands to knead the dough together until it starts to get smooth. If after about a minute or kneading, the dough is really sticking to your hands, add a little bit of flour until it no longer does. Or it it seems a bit too crumbly add a bit more yogurt.
- Lightly flour a board or clean counter and turn the dough out onto it. Divide the dough into 4 even pieces and form into 4 small balls. Dust each ball with flour and press into. a small disc. Lightly dust a rolling pin and roll each one into a 6-inch circle.
- Divide the cooled egg mixture between each circle and fold over the dough so that you have a half moon shape that covers the egg, making sort of. a thickish edge where the dough meets. Now use the tines of a fork dipped in flour to press down the edges of each little pie and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
- Use a pastry brush to brush the tops of each pie with the reserved egg wash and sprinkle with the everything bagel seasoning. Bake the pies for about 15-18 minutes, until the dough is entirely cooked through and golden brown. Serve immediately.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple of days and reheated in a low oven. Also, I didn’t freeze these but Julia says they do well and I’m sure she’s right, so you could make ahead and pop into the microwave or oven for an easy and fun breakfast. Enjoy!
Notes
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6 responses to “Everything Bagel Hand Pies”
These look wonderful! Perfect for a quick but flavorful breakfast! Thanks!
Thank you so much, OTS! I’m so glad they caught your eye—these really are such a fun (and tasty!) way to start the day. Hope you get a chance to try them soon! 😊
Goodness! This looks like the ultimate breakfast-on-the-go item. I’ve never seen anything like this; what a great idea!
–Scott
Thank you! They’re such a fun little twist on breakfast—so glad you think so! Have a great Sunday, Scott!
When I make hand pies with meat, I roll out biscuits from a canister and fill them. But your dough looks so simple, I’ll have to try it with the eggs filling. Thanks, Robin! 🙂
Hi Nancy! I always love hearing from you—thank you! 😊 This dough comes together quickly, and the flavor really makes a difference. I think you’ll love it with the egg filling—can’t wait to hear what you think!