High Protein Cottage Cheese Bagels (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 cup (5 oz) unbleached all-purpose flour (or whole wheat or gluten-free mix like cup4cup)
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2 teaspoons baking powder (fresh)
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 cup 2% cottage cheese, well strained
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1 egg white (or 1 large egg, beaten)
→ Optional Toppings
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Everything bagel seasoning
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Sesame seeds
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Poppy seeds
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Dried garlic flakes
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Dried onion flakes
# Instructions:
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In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk well. Add the strained cottage cheese and mix with a fork or spatula until well combined. The mixture will look like small crumbles.
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Using your hands, knead the dough in the bowl until it comes together and becomes smooth and tacky (but not sticky). This should take about 2 minutes. The dough should not stick to your hands when you pull away.
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Divide the dough into 4 equal balls. Roll each ball into a 3/4-inch thick rope and join the ends to form bagels. Alternatively, make a ball, poke a hole in the center, and stretch it slightly.
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Brush the bagels with egg wash and sprinkle both sides with your choice of seasoning.
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Spray the air fryer basket with oil. Transfer the bagels to the basket in batches without overcrowding. Air fry at 280°F for 15–16 minutes, or until golden. No need to flip them.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. If using parchment paper, spray it with oil to prevent sticking. Bake on the top rack for 25 minutes.
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Let cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting.
# Notes:
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Make sure your baking powder is fresh or the bagels won't rise properly
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For best results, thoroughly strain the cottage cheese to remove excess liquid