Description
Homemade cottage cheese bagels deliver pure breakfast magic with irresistible flavor and protein-packed goodness. Crisp exterior and tender interior promise a delightful morning experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 large egg
Toppings:
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Sesame seeds
Cooking Preparation:
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Pulverize cottage cheese in a blender until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as necessary to ensure uniform texture.
- Transfer blended cottage cheese into a mixing bowl, preparing for dough formation.
- Incorporate self-rising flour into the cottage cheese mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough develops.
- Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead for approximately 5 minutes, allowing the texture to become smoother while tolerating minor irregularities.
- Adjust dough consistency by sprinkling additional flour if the mixture remains excessively sticky.
- Partition the dough into four roughly equal portions, each weighing around 80-90 grams.
- Roll each segment into elongated ropes measuring 6-7 inches long and approximately 1 inch in diameter.
- Form circular shapes by connecting rope ends, firmly pinching the seam to prevent separation during cooking.
- Generously coat bagel surfaces with beaten egg and dust with preferred seasoning blend.
- Prepare air fryer by preheating to 350°F and lightly coating basket with nonstick spray.
- Carefully position bagels in air fryer basket, cooking for 13-15 minutes until achieving a golden-brown exterior.
- Simultaneously warm conventional oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Transfer air-fried bagels to prepared baking sheet, positioning on top rack and baking for 25-30 minutes to enhance color and texture.
- Allow bagels to rest and cool for approximately 15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve while slightly warm, accompanied by preferred toppings and condiments.
Notes
- Experiment with different flour types like whole wheat or gluten-free blends to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Ensure cottage cheese is fully blended to create a smooth, uniform texture without lumps.
- Add herbs or spices to the dough for extra flavor variations like garlic, rosemary, or everything bagel seasoning.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cottage cheese and reduce the amount of seasoning used on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg