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A close-up of four golden-brown cottage cheese flagels topped with everything bagel seasoning.

Make Cottage Cheese Flagels That Taste Amazing

This recipe adapts the concept of flagels, which are bagels made with a specific dough, by incorporating cottage cheese for increased protein and flavor. This version creates a satisfying breakfast item reminiscent of traditional bagels.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bagels
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 237
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Blend until smooth
  • 1 1/4 cup self raising flour or all purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder Only if using all purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
Toppings
  • 1/2 egg Beaten, for egg wash
  • Everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds and/or poppy seeds

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Blender or food processor
  • Baking tray
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, add the flour and a pinch of salt and stir them together. If you use all purpose flour, add the baking powder now.
  2. Blend the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency without any cheese clumps.
  3. Add the blended cottage cheese to the bowl and mix with a wooden spoon until a rough ball forms. You can also use your hands to help form the ball.
  4. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for a few minutes. If the dough is too wet or sticky, slowly sprinkle with extra flour until it is easier to knead and no longer tacky.
  5. Shape the dough into a ball and cut it into 4 equal pieces. Roll these pieces into smaller balls. Preheat your oven to 350℉ / 175℃.
  6. Shape each piece into a bagel shape by poking a hole in the middle and gently stretching the dough with your fingers to create a donut shape with a large hole.
  7. Place the shaped bagels onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush each bagel with the egg wash or olive oil and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
  8. Using your fingers, gently press the seasoning onto the bagels so it sticks. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown, checking at 25 minutes.
  9. For an air fryer method, spray the air fryer basket with oil spray. Place the bagels inside with space between them. Air fry at 325℉ / 160℃ for 17 to 20 minutes.
  10. Allow the bagels to cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Then slice and serve with your preferred spread or filling.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 14gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 549mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 238IUCalcium: 213mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth before mixing it with the flour to remove any lumps.
Lightly sprinkle flour on your work surface before kneading to prevent sticking. If the dough remains sticky, add more flour gradually, as the moisture content varies between cottage cheese brands.
Make the hole in the center of the bagel large, like a donut, so it does not close up while baking.
Baking time can vary, so check the bagels at 25 minutes. Let the bagels rest for 15 minutes after baking before slicing to allow the inside to set.

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