Description
Cottage Cheese Protein Bagel Recipe. This simple recipe uses only two main ingredients to create satisfying, homemade bagels perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten, for egg wash
- Toppings: sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, shredded asiago cheese, or poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Position the rack to the top position. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender and blend on high until smooth. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Transfer the blended cottage cheese to a medium bowl. Add the flour. Mix until combined and the dough pulls away from the sides.
- Transfer the dough to a floured work surface. Knead 8-10 times until smooth. Add more flour if the dough remains sticky.
- Roll the dough into a ball. Divide it into 4 equal parts.
- Roll each part into a 6-7-inch rope, about 1 inch thick. Join the ends to form a circle and pinch to seal.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg. Top with your chosen seasoning.
- Place the shaped bagels on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Let the bagels cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Air Fryer Option: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 5 minutes. Spray the basket. Air fry for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For gluten-free bagels, use a high-quality gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum. Mix in 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt with the flour.
- Full-fat cottage cheese provides the best results for dough consistency.
- If you do not have self-rising flour, use all-purpose flour and add 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to the flour before mixing.
- You can substitute plain Greek yogurt for the cottage cheese.
- Measure flour accurately by using the spoon and level method or weighing it. Add flour one tablespoon at a time if the dough is too sticky.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking/Air Frying
- Cuisine: American