COTTAGE CHEESE BAGELS HIGH PROTEIN

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (for the self‑rising flour blend)
• 2 teaspoons Baking Powder (combined with flour to make self‑rising flour)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (enhances flavor)
• 1 cup Cottage Cheese (fat‑free, low‑fat, or full‑fat all work; gives fluffy texture)
• 1 large Egg (beaten for egg wash)
• 1 tablespoon Everything Bagel Seasoning (sprinkled on top for flavor and crunch)

Instructions

1. Make Self‑Rising Flour

   In a mixing bowl whisk together 2 cups all‑purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT5M

2. Incorporate Cottage Cheese and Knead

   Add 1 cup cottage cheese to the flour mixture. Using clean hands, knead the dough for about 2 minutes until the cottage cheese is fully blended and the dough is smooth.

   Time: PT5M

3. Divide and Shape

   Divide the dough into four equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.

   Time: PT3M

4. Form Bagel Holes

   Press your thumb through the center of each ball to create a hole about 1‑inch wide, then gently stretch the edges to keep the hole open.

   Time: PT2M

5. Prepare Baking Sheet

   Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and place the shaped bagels on it, spaced apart.

   Time: PT3M

6. Apply Egg Wash

   Beat the egg and brush each bagel generously with the egg wash using a pastry brush.

   Time: PT1M

7. Add Seasoning

   Sprinkle 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning evenly over the tops of the bagels.

   Time: PT1M

8. Bake the Bagels

   Bake in a pre‑heated oven at 375°F for 15 minutes, or air‑fry at 350°F for 10‑12 minutes, until the tops are golden brown.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 375°F

9. Cool and Serve

   Remove the bagels from the oven, let them cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then slice and enjoy.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

200

Protein

12g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

4g

Fiber

1g