High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels with Everything Bagel Seasoning
By Liam Carter
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
These cottage cheese bagels make four at once‚ a useful batch for breakfast or snacks‚ and you can prepare the dough in advance before you shape and bake․ I blend the cottage cheese with until smooth‚ then bake the bagels until their tops are golden brown while their centers are cooked through (I like the smoother crumb)․
The dough comes together in a quick manner․ However‚ I do not treat kneading during a workout‚ but I stop after 2-3 minutes when it feels smooth‚ yet is not sticky․ A light dusting on the countertop beside my hands is sufficient․ Increased kneading during preparation results in a firmer bagel․ Stretch each center hole to an approximate size of 1-1․5 inches in width․ It closes up while the dough bakes․
Brush the tops and sides thoroughly with the egg wash‚ then apply the seasoning while remaining wet‚ and it will stick during baking․ Allow them to sit on a wire rack for a few minutes before slicing‚ or else the warm center may squash beneath the edge of the knife․
For a change‚ I typically mix in some cinnamon as well as raisins into the dough prior to kneading‚ or I might opt for savory with some garlic powder along with dried Italian herbs to improve the flavor․ Jalapeños‚ along with sharp cheddar cheese‚ are another appealing option‚ with extra cheese placed on top of it just before baking․ Serve them for breakfast or as a snack․ The garlic mixed with herb version pairs well with a savory breakfast․
Why you'll love this recipe
- Four equal portions in breakfast planning result in less mess being made․ This approach is particularly helpful for anyone who specifically wants one bagel for each individual person․
- No yeast or proofing time implies you can mix the dough‚ shape it‚ while placing it in the oven without waiting․
- Blending the cottage cheese into a smooth mixture creates no curds in the crumb․
- Brush the egg wash over the tops and sides of the items before the baking process․
- Shape all four of the items before adding the topping on․ Then‚ bake those items together on top of the parchment-lined sheet․
Ingredients
- •1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
- •1 cup self-rising flour (plus more for dusting)
- •1 large egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- •2 tbsp Everything Bagel Seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Blend the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until completely smooth.
- 3
Mix the blended cottage cheese and self-rising flour in a medium bowl with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
- 4
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes, until smooth and no longer sticky.
- 5
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, press a finger through the center, and gently stretch it into a bagel shape.
- 6
Place the bagels on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops and sides with the beaten egg, then sprinkle with Everything Bagel Seasoning.
- 7
Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the bagels are golden brown and cooked through. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
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Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
255
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