Protein Bagels with Cottage Cheese
Delightful bagels combining chewy texture and creamy cottage cheese, packed with protein for a healthy snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Plus more for shaping
- 2 teaspoons baking powder Provides lift
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt Enhances flavor
- 1 cup 2% cottage cheese Drained well for moisture and protein
- 1 large egg white Beaten for glaze
- 1 1/2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning Or sesame seeds for topping
- 1 spray oil For parchment or air fryer basket
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the cottage cheese in a fine-mesh sieve for 5 minutes and press gently to remove loose liquid.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold in the drained cottage cheese, stirring until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Knead the dough in the bowl for about 2 minutes until it feels soft and tacky.
- Lightly flour your hands and divide the dough into 4 equal pieces.
Shaping
- Roll each piece into a rope approximately 3/4 inch thick and pinch the ends together to form bagels.
- Place the bagels on a sheet of sprayed parchment or in a sprayed air fryer basket.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg white and sprinkle generously with everything seasoning.
Cooking
- Bake in the upper rack of the oven at 375°F for 24-26 minutes until golden-brown.
- For air frying, set to 280°F and cook in a single layer for 15-16 minutes.
- Transfer the baked bagels to a cooling rack and let them rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
- Toast the bagels one last time before serving for enhanced flavor.
Notes
To prevent soggy dough, ensure cottage cheese is drained well. Over-kneading can toughen bags. Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days at room temperature or 1 week in the refrigerator.