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Jonas Mitchell

Cottage Cheese Bagels

Soft, high-protein bagels made with just cottage cheese, flour, and baking powder — no yeast, no boiling, no rising.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or self-rising flour)
  • 1½ teaspoon baking powder (skip if using self-rising flour)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 whole egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Toppings: everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or shredded cheese

Equipment

  • 1 Blender or food processor (optional)
  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F, line baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Blend cottage cheese smooth (optional).
  3. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt; add cottage cheese, stir to a shaggy dough.
  4. Knead 1-2 minutes on floured surface until smooth.
  5. Divide into 4 pieces, roll into ropes, join into rings.
  6. Place on baking sheet, brush with egg wash, top as desired.
  7. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden. Cool 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Nutrition values are estimates and will vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used.
Nutrition (per serving) Calories 185, Protein 12g, Carbs 25g, Fat 4g, Fiber 1g, Sodium 390mg