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High protein cottage cheese bagels golden brown from oven with everything seasoning on top

High Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels

3-ingredient cottage cheese bagels with 11g protein per serving - no rising required, ready in 45 minutes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Bread, Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup self-rising flour or all-purpose flour + 2 tsp baking powder + pinch of salt
  • 1 large egg for egg wash
  • 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning or seasoning of choice, optional

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and position the rack to the top position. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the cottage cheese in the food processor or blender and pulse or blend on high until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
  3. Transfer cottage cheese to a medium bowl and add the flour. Mix until completely combined and the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
  4. Transfer the dough to a generously floured work surface and knead the dough 8-10 times, until smooth. Add more flour to the work surface as needed until the dough is no longer sticky.
  5. Roll the dough into a ball and divide it into 4 equal balls. Roll each ball out into a 6-7-inch rope, about 1-inch thick.
  6. Join the ends to make a circle and pinch the seam tightly to seal. Brush the tops with beaten egg and top with your seasoning of choice.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
  8. Air Fryer Method: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 5 minutes. Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray and air fry for 12-14 minutes, until golden brown and no longer doughy in the center.

Notes

Store at room temperature for 3-4 days in airtight container. Freeze for up to 4 months. Slice almost all the way through before freezing for easy toasting. Cool for 15 minutes before slicing for best texture.