Easy High-Protein Homemade Bagels (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Bagels
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1 cup self-rising flour (see notes for substitutions)
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1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
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1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
→ Optional Toppings
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Sesame seeds
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Everything bagel seasoning
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Shredded asiago cheese
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Poppy seeds
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 375°F and position the rack in the top position. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
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Transfer the blended cottage cheese to a medium bowl and add the flour. Mix until completely combined and the dough starts to pull away from the sides. Transfer to a well-floured surface and knead 8-10 times until smooth, adding more flour as needed if sticky.
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Divide the dough into 4 equal balls (about 80g each). Roll each ball into a 6-7 inch rope about 1-inch thick. Join the ends to form a circle and pinch tightly to seal. Brush tops with beaten egg and add desired toppings.
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For oven baking: Bake for 25-30 minutes until puffed and golden brown. For air frying: Preheat air fryer to 350°F for 5 minutes, spray basket with nonstick spray, and air fry for 12-14 minutes until golden. Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
# Notes:
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For gluten-free bagels, use 1 cup quality gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum, plus 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
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If you don't have self-rising flour, use all-purpose flour plus 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
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Greek yogurt can be substituted for cottage cheese with excellent results.