Cottage Cheese Bagels
These cottage cheese bagels are made with just four ingredients, are easy to whip up, and contain 11 grams of protein each!
Servings 4 bagels
Calories 197kcal
Ingredients
For the bagel dough:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (recommend 4% milkfat for this recipe)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup + 1 tbsp self-rising flour (plus extra for flouring hands)
For the topping:
- 1 large egg, whisked in a small bowl with 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tsp everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the cottage cheese and egg to a blender cup or small food processor bowl. Blend for 30 seconds, until smooth and creamy. Pour into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the self-rising flour to the mixing bowl. Stir until well combined. Use lightly floured hands to knead the dough a few times in the bowl, fully incorporating all the ingredients. (The dough should be slightly tacky but shouldn't be overly sticky. If it is, add another tablespoon of flour)
- Break the dough into four equal sections. Roll each portion into a ball, then use your thumb to poke a hole in the center. Stretch it out a bit until it forms a bagel shape.
- Place each onto the baking sheet. Brush with the egg wash then sprinkle on the everything bagel seasoning.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until bagels are golden and cooked through. Let cool for a few minutes. Enjoy topped with cream cheese or butter, or use for breakfast sandwiches.
Notes
- Do not substitute self-rising flour for all-purpose flour unless using the following modifications: Use 1 cup + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour + 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder + ¼ teaspoon salt.
- I've found the amount of flour needed for this dough can vary based on the brand of cottage cheese used. In most cases, 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon is the perfect amount. However, if the dough is very sticky, just add another tablespoon at a time until it reaches a tacky but not covering-your-hands-sticky texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal