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The Ultimate Guide to Cottage Cheese Bagels: A High-Protein Breakfast Delight

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If you’re looking for a delicious, easy-to-make, and protein-packed breakfast, cottage cheese bagels are the perfect choice! These homemade bagels require just three main ingredients and come together in under an hour. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or need a quick, satisfying snack, these cottage cheese bagels are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (for best texture)
  • 1 cup + 1 tbsp plain flour (all-purpose or whole wheat)
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

For Topping:

  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper

Instructions

1. Make the Dough

  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add cottage cheese and mix with a spatula until combined.
  • Use your hands to knead the dough 10 times until smooth (not sticky or dry).

2. Rest the Dough

  • Form into a ball, cover with a towel, and let it rest for 10 minutes.

3. Shape the Bagels

  • Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
  • Roll dough into a log and divide into 4 equal pieces.
  • Roll each piece into a 6-7 inch rope and connect the ends to form a bagel. Pinch well to seal.

4. Add Toppings

  • Beat the egg and brush over each bagel.
  • Sprinkle with seeds or seasoning.

5. Bake & Cool

  • Bake for 25 minutes until golden.
  • Let cool for 15 minutes (this helps them set!).

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