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Cottage Cheese Bagels

These cottage cheese bagels are a game-changer, offering simplicity, a delightful soft and chewy texture, and a protein boost. This easy recipe skips complicated kneading and proofing, delivering warm, perfectly textured bagels ready for your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cottage cheese, drained
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon water

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Clean surface for kneading
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, cottage cheese, egg, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Lightly flour a clean surface. Turn the dough out and knead for a few minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Divide the dough into 6-8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope, about 8-10 inches long.
  5. Bring the ends together to form a circle, pinching them together firmly to seal.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash. Brush the tops of the bagels with the egg wash.
  7. Sprinkle the bagels generously with everything bagel seasoning, pressing gently to adhere.
  8. Place the bagels on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  10. Let the bagels cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing and enjoying.

Notes

Store cooled bagels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or toast straight from frozen. For cinnamon raisin bagels, add 1/4 cup of raisins and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the dough. For jalapeño cheddar bagels, add 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1-2 tablespoons of finely chopped jalapeños to the dough. Replace half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a more nutritious bagel. For sweet bagels, add 2 tablespoons of sugar and your favorite berries to the dough.