Easy 3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bagels Recipe
These 3-ingredient cottage cheese bagels offer a simple, quick, and nutritious twist on traditional bagels. Made with full-fat cottage cheese, plain flour, and baking powder, these bagels are soft, fluffy, and packed with protein. Topped with a mix of sesame and poppy seeds and brushed with egg wash for a golden finish, they make a perfect breakfast, lunch, or snack option that’s both delicious and healthy.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 bagels 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup full fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup + 1 tbsp plain flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- A pinch of salt (optional)
Toppings
- 1 egg (for brushing)
- Mix of sesame seeds and poppy seeds (as needed)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the plain flour, baking powder, and salt (optional), ensuring even distribution.
- Add Cottage Cheese: Incorporate the full-fat cottage cheese into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly using a spatula, then knead gently with your hands until forming a workable dough.
- Knead Dough: Knead the dough at least 10 times until it is neither too sticky nor too dry, then shape it into a ball. Cover the bowl with a tea towel and allow it to rest for 10 minutes to relax the dough.
- Preheat Oven: After resting, preheat your oven to 175°C (347°F) to prepare for baking.
- Prepare Dough for Shaping: Lightly flour your working surface. Roll the dough into a log shape.
- Divide Dough: Cut the dough log into 4 equal pieces for individual bagels.
- Shape Bagels: Roll each piece into a rope approximately 6-7 inches long, then join the ends firmly together by pinching to form a circular bagel shape.
- Egg Wash and Toppings: Beat the egg and brush it evenly over each bagel’s surface. Immediately sprinkle with a mixture of sesame and poppy seeds to add texture and flavor.
- Bake: Place the bagels on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the bagels are puffed and golden brown.
- Cool: Once baked, remove from the oven and let the bagels cool completely on a wire rack for about 15 minutes before serving. This step ensures the best texture.
Notes
- Resting the dough allows it to hydrate and improves texture.
- Ensure ends of bagels are pinched tightly to avoid them opening during baking.
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for best flavor and moisture; low-fat versions may affect texture.
- Letting bagels cool completely before eating improves chewiness and prevents them from being gummy.
- Optional salt can be adjusted to taste or omitted for lower sodium.
Keywords: bagels, cottage cheese, cottage cheese bagels, healthy, high protein
