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2-ingredient cottage cheese bagels topped with everything seasoning

2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bagels (High-Protein & Easy!) - Simple, Satisfying, and Fast

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Self-rising flour (or make your own: all-purpose flour + baking powder + salt)
  • Cottage cheese (preferably 2% or 4% for best texture; small curd or whipped both work)
  • Optional toppings: Everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, cinnamon sugar
  • Optional finish: 1 beaten egg for egg wash (or a splash of milk) for shine and better topping adhesion

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven: Set to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Blend or stir the cottage cheese: For a smoother dough, pulse cottage cheese in a blender or food processor. If you like a rustic texture, use it as-is.
  3. Mix the dough: In a bowl, combine 1 cup self-rising flour with 1 cup cottage cheese. Stir with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms. If it’s too sticky, add 1–2 tablespoons more flour.
  4. Shape the bagels: Lightly flour your hands. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a short rope and connect the ends to form a ring, or simply flatten into a disk and poke a hole in the center.
  5. Optional egg wash: Brush tops with beaten egg or milk. Sprinkle with your favorite toppings.
  6. Bake: Place on the prepared sheet and bake for 18–22 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. For deeper color, broil 1–2 minutes at the end, watching closely.
  7. Cool briefly: Let them rest 5–10 minutes. This helps set the crumb and makes slicing easier.
  8. Serve: Slice and toast if you like. Add cream cheese, avocado, eggs, smoked salmon, or nut butter.