Description
Cottage Cheese Bagels are a delightful twist on the classic breakfast staple. Their warm, fluffy texture and cheesy flavor instantly brighten up any morning. Perfect for busy days, these bagels are easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings. Whether you enjoy them plain or adorned with cream cheese and smoked salmon, they promise to be a crowd-pleaser at brunch gatherings or lazy weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp salt
- Optional: Toppings like sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until evenly mixed.
- Gently fold in the cottage cheese and egg until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently until smooth.
- Divide dough into equal portions, shaping each into a bagel by forming a ring with your fingers.
- Place shaped bagels on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg