High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels
These High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels are a delightful and nutritious twist on a classic, combining self-rising flour and cottage cheese for a quick, tasty, and high-protein snack or meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup self-rising flour This flour allows the bagels to rise beautifully.
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese The star ingredient, adding moisture and protein.
- 1 large egg, beaten For brushing on top of the bagels for a shiny finish.
Optional Toppings
- sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, shredded asiago cheese, poppy seeds Customize with your favorite toppings.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the self-rising flour and cottage cheese, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 1-2 minutes until it comes together.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions, shaping each into a ball and poking a hole through the center.
- Gently stretch each hole to about 1-2 inches in diameter.
- Place the shaped bagels on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each bagel.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg wash and sprinkle with chosen toppings.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bagels are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These bagels are versatile, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacks. They can be topped with cream cheese, smoked salmon, or enjoyed with nut butter and bananas.