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Cottage Cheese Bagels Recipe

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These 3-ingredient cottage cheese bagels are a simple, quick, and delicious homemade treat perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With a soft texture and delightful toppings of sesame and poppy seeds, they offer a healthy and high-protein alternative to traditional bagels that your entire family will love.

Ingredients

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Bagel Dough

  • 1 cup full fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup + 1 tbsp plain flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • A pinch of salt (optional)

Toppings

  • 1 egg (for brushing)
  • Mix of sesame and poppy seeds

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the plain flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  2. Add Cottage Cheese and Form Dough: Add the full fat cottage cheese to the dry ingredients. Mix everything together with a spatula, then use your hands to form the mixture into a dough.
  3. Knead the Dough: Knead the dough at least 10 times until it reaches a consistency that is neither too sticky nor too dry. Form the dough into a ball and cover the bowl with a tea towel. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Preheat Oven: After the dough has rested, preheat your oven to 175°C (347°F).
  5. Shape Bagels: Flour your work surface and roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 6-7 inches long and join the ends by pinching them to form a bagel shape.
  6. Prepare for Baking: Beat the egg and brush it generously over the top of each bagel. Sprinkle a mix of sesame and poppy seeds on top for added flavor and texture.
  7. Bake Bagels: Place the bagels on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Bake them in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until they are puffy and golden brown.
  8. Cool Down: Remove the bagels from the oven and allow them to cool completely for 15 minutes before serving. This step ensures the bagels set properly and enhances texture.

Notes

  • Don’t skip the cooling step as it helps the bagels firm up and improves their texture.
  • You can use low-fat cottage cheese if you want a lighter version, but full-fat gives a richer taste.
  • Feel free to customize the toppings with other seeds such as flax or chia for variety.
  • If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour a tablespoon at a time to adjust.
  • Ensure the ends of the bagels are firmly pinched together to prevent them from opening during baking.

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