Description
Delicious and easy homemade Cottage Cheese Bagels that are soft, fluffy, and topped with your favorite seasonings. These bagels use full-fat cottage cheese and self-rising flour to create a simple, quick recipe perfect for breakfast or snacks. Cook them either in an air fryer or oven for a perfectly golden crust.
Ingredients
Bagel Dough
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (excess liquid drained)
- 1 cup self-rising flour (plus more as needed)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
Toppings
- Everything bagel seasoning (or sesame seeds or other preferred toppings)
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Blend the Cottage Cheese: Place the cottage cheese in a blender and blend on high until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, about 1 minute to ensure a creamy texture for the dough.
- Mix the Dough: Transfer the blended cottage cheese to a large bowl, add the self-rising flour, and mix together with a wooden spoon until the mixture is well combined into a dough.
- Knead the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough by hand for about 5 minutes until smooth with slight bumps. Add additional flour as needed to prevent stickiness.
- Shape the Bagels: Divide the dough into 4 equal portions, approximately 80-90 grams each. Roll each portion into a 6-7 inch rope about 1 inch thick, then join the ends to form a circle and pinch the seam tightly to seal. Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle your chosen seasoning.
- Air Fryer Cooking: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Spray the fryer basket with nonstick spray and place the bagels inside. Air fry for 13-15 minutes until the bagels are puffed and golden brown. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Oven Cooking: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Place the shaped bagels on the top rack and bake for 25-30 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Drain excess liquid from the cottage cheese for better dough consistency.
- Self-rising flour contains baking powder and salt; if unavailable, you can make your own by combining all-purpose flour with baking powder and salt.
- Adjust flour as needed during kneading to avoid sticky dough.
- Allow bagels to cool before slicing to maintain their structure.
- Both air fryer and oven methods yield delicious results; choose based on your kitchen equipment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (air fryer) or 30 minutes (oven)
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American