Description
Homemade cottage cheese bagels deliver a protein-packed breakfast sensation that blends New York bakery traditions with modern nutrition. Crisp exterior and tender crumb promise a delightful morning experience you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 large egg
Toppings:
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Sesame seeds
Additional Ingredients:
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Transform cottage cheese into a silky puree using a blender, ensuring a smooth consistency by scraping down the sides during the 1-minute blending process.
- Pour the velvety cheese mixture into a mixing bowl, then incorporate flour, stirring thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly dusted work surface and knead methodically for 5 minutes. The texture should become uniform, with minimal lumps remaining. Cautiously add extra flour if the mixture feels excessively tacky.
- Partition the dough into four relatively equal segments. Gently roll each portion into an elongated rope approximately 6-7 inches long and 1 inch in diameter.
- Artfully shape each rope into a circular configuration, meticulously sealing the connection points by firmly pressing the edges together.
- Enhance the bagels’ appearance by delicately brushing the surface with beaten egg and generously sprinkling selected seasonings.
- For air fryer preparation: Activate the appliance to 350°F, lightly coat the basket with cooking spray, and cook for 13-15 minutes until achieving a golden-brown exterior.
- Alternatively, oven method: Preheat to 350°F, arrange bagels on a lined baking sheet, and bake on the upper rack for 25-30 minutes until perfectly bronzed.
- Allow bagels to rest and stabilize for 15 minutes post-cooking, then slice and serve at your leisure.
Notes
- Select low-fat cottage cheese for a lighter texture and reduced calorie version.
- Add extra protein by mixing in Greek yogurt with cottage cheese during blending.
- Experiment with different flour types like whole wheat or gluten-free blends for varied nutritional profiles.
- Prevent sticking by using parchment paper or silicone mat during baking or air frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (air fryer) or 30 minutes (oven)
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg