Cottage Cheese Bagels

Ingredients

cottage cheeseblended smooth

1 1/8 cup

all-purpose flourspooned and leveled, plus extra for dusting

1 1/8 cup

almond flour

3/8 cup

baking powder

3 tsp

sea salt

3/8 tsp

egglarge, whisked

Egg-freeflax eggmix and let sit 5 minutes before adding

2 large1 1/2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water

everything bagel seasoning

1 1/2 tbsp

Method

1. 01Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. 02Blend cottage cheese until smooth, scraping sides as needed.
3. 03Whisk flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
4. 04Stir blended cottage cheese into dry ingredients until dough forms. Knead by hand about 2 minutes to incorporate remaining flour.
5. 05Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and roll until no longer sticky.
6. 06Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Lightly roll each in flour.
7. 07Roll one piece into a 7 to 8 inch log, connect ends, and press to form bagel shape. Repeat with remaining 3 pieces.
8. 08Place bagels evenly spaced on parchment-lined baking sheet.
9. 09Use fingers to widen bagel holes slightly to prevent closing during baking.
10. 10Brush each bagel with whisked egg.
11. 11Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning if desired.
12. 12Bake 20 to 23 minutes until puffed and golden.22 min
13. 13Cool on pan 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.12 min

Fits

• Vegetarian