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Cottage Cheese Protein Bagel Recipe

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This Cottage Cheese Protein Bagel recipe offers a high-protein, low-effort alternative to traditional bagels by using self-rising flour and creamy cottage cheese. Blended to a smooth dough and shaped into perfectly round bagels, these are baked or air fried to a golden, puffy perfection and topped with your favorite seasonings such as sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning. A great homemade option for a protein-packed breakfast or snack that stays fresh up to 4 days.

Ingredients

Bagel Dough

  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese

Egg Wash

  • 1 large egg, beaten

Toppings (optional)

  • Sesame seeds
  • Everything bagel seasoning
  • Shredded asiago cheese
  • Poppy seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F and position the oven rack to the top level. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  2. Blend Cottage Cheese: Place the full-fat cottage cheese into a food processor or blender. Pulse or blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides to ensure even blending.
  3. Make Dough: Transfer the smooth cottage cheese to a medium bowl and add the self-rising flour. Mix together until fully combined and the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Turn the dough out onto a generously floured surface and knead 8-10 times until smooth, adding extra flour as necessary to prevent sticking.
  4. Shape Bagels: Roll the dough into a single ball and divide it evenly into 4 portions, about 80 grams each if weighing. Roll each portion into a 6-7 inch long rope, about 1 inch thick. Join the ends of each rope to form a circle and pinch the seam tightly to seal. Brush each bagel lightly with the beaten egg for a shiny crust and sprinkle with your choice of toppings like sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning.
  5. Bake Bagels: Place the shaped bagels on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the bagels are puffed up and a golden brown color. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
  6. Air Fry Option: Alternatively, preheat an air fryer to 350°F for 5 minutes. Spray the basket lightly with nonstick spray. Place bagels in the basket and air fry for 12-14 minutes until they turn golden brown and are cooked through in the center.
  7. Storage: Store leftover bagels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • You can use self-rising flour or make your own by combining all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Full-fat cottage cheese yields the best texture; low-fat versions may alter the dough consistency.
  • Adjust toppings to taste or omit them for a plain bagel.
  • Weighing dough portions ensures even cooking and consistent bagel size.
  • If you don’t have a food processor or blender, you can mash the cottage cheese well by hand, but the texture might be less smooth.

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