Traditional bagels are boiled in water with a malt mixture. Boiling the bagels helps give them an extra brown exterior and helps give them more chew. By skipping boiling and not using yeast, these bagels don't have the exact texture of traditional bagels (although they're still very delicious). If you're in a pinch or don't want to spend the extra time making yeasted bagels, these dairy-free bagels without yeast are for you.