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Cottage Cheese Bagels Recipe

Soft, chewy cottage cheese bagels made with just 4 ingredients and packed with protein. No yeast, no rise, and incredibly easy to bake in the oven or air fryer.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 166kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Blend the cottage cheese: Add it to a blender or food processor and process until completely smooth.
  • Mix the dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Stir in the blended cottage cheese until a shaggy dough forms. (If using a food processor, add the flour mixture directly to the processor.)
  • Form the dough: Using a dough hook or your hands, mix just until the dough comes together into a ball. Do not overwork it.
  • Divide and shape: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, divide into 4 equal portions, and shape each into a disk.
  • Create the bagel hole: Pinch the center and gently stretch it to about 2 inches wide so it doesn’t close during baking.
  • Prepare for baking: Place the bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Egg wash and top: Whisk the egg, brush it evenly over the bagels, and add your desired toppings.
  • Bake: Bake at 375°F for about 25 minutes, or until beautifully golden.
  • Cool before slicing: Let the bagels rest for at least 15 minutes so the interior sets and develops that classic chewy texture.

Notes

If using the dough hook method on the food processor, use short, quick, pulses. You do not want to "blend" the dough on high or it will turn into glue. Pulse only until the dough just comes together. 
Air Fryer Instructions: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Lightly coat the air fryer basket with avocado oil spray and air fry for 12-14 minutes, until golden brown. Let the finished bagels cool at least 15 minutes before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 959mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 2mg
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