High Protein Bagels (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough Ingredients
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1 cup unbleached all purpose flour (5 oz by weight)
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2 teaspoons baking powder (fresh for proper rising)
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 cup 2% cottage cheese, well strained
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1 egg white (or 1 whole beaten egg)
→ Optional Toppings
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Everything bagel seasoning
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Sesame seeds
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Poppy seeds
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Dried garlic flakes
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Dried onion flakes
# Instructions:
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt until well combined.
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Add the strained cottage cheese and mix with a fork or spatula until well combined. The mixture will look like small crumbles at this stage.
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Using clean hands, knead the dough right in the bowl until it becomes smooth and tacky but not sticky (about 2 minutes). The dough shouldn't stick to your hands when you pull away.
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Divide the dough into 4 equal balls. Either roll each ball into 3/4-inch thick ropes and join the ends to form bagels, or make a ball and poke a hole in the center then gently stretch it.
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Brush with egg wash and sprinkle both sides with your choice of seasonings.
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Spray air fryer basket with oil. Place bagels in the basket without overcrowding and air fry at 280°F for 15-16 minutes until golden. No need to flip them.
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If using an oven, preheat to 375°F. Place bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet (spray parchment with oil to prevent sticking). Bake on the top rack for 25 minutes.
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Let the bagels cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing - this step is crucial for proper texture!
# Notes:
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These protein-packed bagels come together in under 30 minutes and are perfect for breakfast or lunch.
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You can use whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour mix (like Cup4Cup) as alternatives.
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Good Culture cottage cheese is recommended for best results.
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If your cottage cheese isn't well strained, you may need to add a bit more flour if the dough is too sticky.