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Golden Viral Cottage Cheese Bagels Recipe

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These Golden Viral Cottage Cheese Bagels are a quick and easy yeast-free bagel recipe featuring cottage cheese for a high-protein, chewy texture. Air-fried to a perfect golden finish, these bagels come together in under 30 minutes with simple pantry ingredients, making them ideal for busy mornings or a healthier homemade breakfast alternative.

Ingredients

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For the dough

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup cottage cheese

For the topping

  • 1/2 egg (whisked well to create a golden, shiny crust)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp dried onion flakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. This ensures even distribution of leavening agents, giving your bagels a light, tender crumb. Set aside.
  2. Blend the Cottage Cheese Until Smooth: Pour the cottage cheese into a blender or food processor and blend for 1-2 minutes until creamy and lump-free. This step is vital for a uniform dough texture.
  3. Mix the Dough: Add the blended cottage cheese to the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until a shaggy, slightly sticky dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the bagels tender.
  4. Shape the Bagels: Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each into a ball, poke a hole through the middle with your thumb, and gently stretch to form bagels with a 1-1.5 inch hole. Place the shaped bagels on a parchment-lined tray or air fryer basket.
  5. Egg Wash and Seed the Bagels: Whisk 1/2 egg in a small bowl and brush each bagel thoroughly to promote browning and seed adhesion. Sprinkle sesame seeds and dried onion flakes over the wet wash, pressing seeds gently into the surface.
  6. Air Fry Until Golden: Preheat your air fryer to 300°F (150°C). Arrange bagels in a single layer, working in batches if needed. Air fry for 13 minutes until light golden brown and cooked through; they should sound hollow when tapped.

Notes

  • Use any type of cottage cheese; full-fat yields richer flavor and better texture.
  • If using large curd cottage cheese and want smoother dough, blend it thoroughly before mixing.
  • You can substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor, but avoid using 100% whole wheat to prevent density.
  • Instead of baking powder, combine 1 tsp baking soda with 2 tsp cream of tartar as a substitute.
  • Alternative toppings include everything bagel seasoning, poppy seeds, garlic flakes, or coarse sea salt.
  • If skipping egg wash, brush with milk or melted butter, though the crust won’t brown as nicely.
  • Do not overwork the dough to keep bagels light and fluffy.
  • Store bagels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze bagels for up to 3 months; slice before freezing for easy toasting.
  • Toast frozen bagels directly without thawing for best results.

Keywords: cottage cheese bagels, yeast-free bagels, air fryer bagels, high protein breakfast, quick bagel recipe, healthy bagels

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