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Close up shot of golden-brown Cottage Cheese Bagels on crinkled white parchment paper showing a glossy, blistered crust.

Cottage Cheese Bagels: The Ultimate High-Protein Everything Bagel Recipe

These rustic, golden-brown Cottage Cheese Bagels are a high-protein, yeast-free miracle. Featuring a glossy, blistered crust and a dense coating of everything seasoning, they deliver bakery-quality results in just 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bagels
Course: Breakfast, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese 225g, blended until smooth
  • 1 cup self-rising flour 125g, plus extra for dusting
  • 1 large egg beaten for egg wash
  • 1 tbsp white sesame seeds 9g
  • 1 tbsp black sesame seeds 9g
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds 9g
  • 1 tbsp dried minced garlic 10g
  • 1 tbsp dried onion flakes 10g
  • 1 tsp coarse sea salt 6g

Equipment

  • 1 Blender or Food Processor Used to smooth the cottage cheese.
  • 1 Baking sheet Lined with parchment paper.
  • 1 Metal wire cooling rack Essential for maintaining a crisp crust.

Instructions
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Place cottage cheese in a blender and process until completely smooth. Transfer to a bowl.
  2. Fold in the self-rising flour until a thick dough forms. Do not overmix.
Shape and Season
  1. Divide dough into 4 balls. Roll into ropes and join ends to form rustic rings. Place on parchment.
  2. Brush each bagel heavily with egg wash to ensure a glossy, blistered finish.
  3. Combine all seasoning ingredients and press a dense layer onto the top of each bagel.
Bake and Cool
  1. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 22-25 minutes until golden-brown and slightly blistered.
  2. Transfer to a wire cooling rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Blend the cottage cheese for a traditional bread texture.
Use wet hands to shape the dough if it sticks to your fingers.
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