Cottage Cheese Bagels

These Homemade Protein Bagels with Cottage Cheese are your new favorite healthy breakfast idea. Each one packs 11g of protein and a soft, chewy texture without any yeast or waiting for dough to rise.

Course bread

Cuisine American

Keyword Cottage Cheese Bagels

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 180kcal

Author Ioana

Ingredients

2 cups cottage cheese full-fat or low-fat
2 cups self-raising flour
2 eggs for egg wash

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy.
Combine with flour: In a mixing bowl, add the self-raising flour to the blended cottage cheese and mix until a sticky dough forms.
Rest the dough: Let the dough sit for 2–3 minutes. This allows the flour to absorb moisture and makes it easier to shape.
Shape the bagels: With slightly floured hands, divide the dough into equal portions and form each portion into a ball. Then, gently poke a hole in the center of each ball to create the classic bagel shape.
Prepare egg wash: Beat the eggs in a small bowl. Brush the top of each bagel with the beaten egg to give a shiny, golden finish.
Bake: Place the bagels on the prepared tray and bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Cool and serve: Let the bagels cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy plain, toasted, or with your favorite toppings!

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