Protein Bagels with Cottage Cheese

Ingredients

all-purpose flour

1/2 cup

baking powder

1 tsp

cottage cheese

5/8 cup

egg beaten

1 egg

everything bagel seasoning

to taste

Method

1. 01Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 02Whisk flour and baking powder together in a large bowl.
3. 03Add cottage cheese and mix with a fork until small crumbles form.
4. 04Switch to your hands and continue mixing until dough forms a smooth, slightly sticky ball resembling fresh pizza dough.
5. 05Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead a few times until no longer sticky, adding flour as needed.
6. 06Divide dough into four equal portions. Shape each into a ball, then press your thumb through the center to form a bagel shape. Place on parchment paper.
7. 07Brush top and bottom of each bagel with egg wash and dip both sides into seasoning. Place on prepared baking sheet.
8. 08Bake 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and puffed.28 min
9. 09Cool 15 minutes before slicing.15 min