Description
Cottage Cheese Bagels are incredibly quick to make and packed with protein, perfect for busy mornings or school lunches that kids will love.
Ingredients
- 1⅓ cups (167g) bread flour
- 2 tsp (8g) baking powder
- ¾ tsp (5g) salt
- 1 cup (210g) full-fat cottage cheese (or full-fat Greek yogurt)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Everything bagel seasoning (or toppings of your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and position a rack in the upper third of the oven.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the bread flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Add the cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt) to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a surface and knead until it fully comes together in a ball. The dough might seem dry and crumbly at first, but trust the process. It will come together. Adding more liquid could result in sticky dough that's harder to work with.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then use your thumb to poke a hole in the center. Gently stretch the hole to about 1½ inches in diameter, creating a bagel shape.
- Place the shaped bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Make the egg wash by beating an egg in a small bowl and then brush the tops and sides of each bagel with the egg wash.
- Sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning or toppings of your choice.
- Bake on the top rack for approximately 20 minutes, or until the bagels are golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Using bread flour results in a chewier bagel thanks to its higher protein content.
- These bagels freeze beautifully! Cool completely, slice, and freeze in an airtight container.
- Try cinnamon sugar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or shredded cheese as alternative toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 239
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 780.6 mg
- Fat: 6.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 33.3 g
- Fiber: 1.1 g
- Protein: 12.6 g
- Cholesterol: 14.4 mg