Protein Bagels
A delicious, quick, and easy bagel recipe that provides extra protein by the addition of cottage cheese.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet or Silpat
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 measuring cups/spoons set
- 1 oven
- 1 sheet parchment paper
- 1 pastry brush
Ingredients
- 1 C flour- all purpose or gluten free
- 2 t baking powder
- 1/2 t salt
- 1 C small curd cottage cheese, drained, if needed
- 1 large egg, beaten
- favorite seasoning--everything bagel, sesame, seeds, onion, or garlic flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- Measure all ingredients.
- Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with a baking spray.NOTE: Use a Silpat if you prefer.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Add cottage cheese and mix with a fork or spatula until combined to look like small crumbs.
- Use your hands and knead the dough for about 2 minutes until the dough comes together and is not sticky. If the dough is sticky, add a little more flour a tablespoon at a time, until dough doesn't stay on hands.NOTE: Disposable gloves help here.
- Roll the dough into a ball and cut into 4 equal parts.
- Roll each part into a ball and then flatten to about a 1" tall circle.
- Make a large hole in the center with your finger...large enough that the center of the bagel will not close during baking.
- Use a pastry brush to brush bottoms and tops of each bagel with beaten egg wash.
- If desired, sprinkle BOTH sides of each bagel with your desired seasoning.
- Add the bagels to the sprayed parchment paper or Silpat and place on the top rack of your preheated 375° oven.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until tops are golden.
- Remove from the oven and let rest 15 minutes before slicing.
- Slice, toast and serve warm with butter or cream cheese.
- Storing left overs in the fridge may make them keep longer.
Notes
A quick, easy and delicious version of bagels that you can create to provide gluten free or favorite flavor options.
Enjoy toasted with butter or cream cheese.