Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Cottage Cheese Bagels 🥯🧀 — soft, slightly tangy, and high in protein:
🥯 Cottage Cheese Bagels
Ingredients (Makes 6–8 bagels)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 cups self-rising flour (or all-purpose flour + 1 tsp baking powder + ½ tsp salt)
- 2 large eggs
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 180°C / 350°F
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
2️⃣ Make the Dough
- In a bowl, combine cottage cheese and eggs.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
3️⃣ Shape the Bagels
- Divide dough into 6–8 portions
- Roll each into a ball, then poke a hole in the center with your finger
- Place on prepared baking sheet
- Optional: sprinkle toppings
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown
- Let cool slightly before serving
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Spread with cream cheese or butter
- Add smoked salmon, cucumber, or tomatoes
- Make breakfast sandwiches with eggs and avocado
💡 Tips
- Chewier bagels: add 1–2 tsp vinegar to dough
- Lower-carb option: replace ½ cup flour with almond flour
- Storage: keep in an airtight container; reheat before eating
If you want, I can also give a “super soft, no-yeast version” that uses cottage cheese and Greek yogurt for fluffier bagels.
Do you want me to do that?