Deliciously Easy 3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bagels Recipe
This easy 3-ingredient cottage cheese bagels recipe yields soft, delicious homemade bagels in just 30 minutes. Using simple pantry staples—cottage cheese, flour, and baking powder—these bagels are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. Optional seasonings and toppings allow you to customize each bagel to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 bagels 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Optional Add-ins and Toppings
- Herbs (such as dried parsley or chives)
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Shredded cheese for topping
- Sesame seeds
- Poppy seeds
- Everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to come to temperature while you prepare the dough.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Add cottage cheese: Incorporate the cottage cheese into the flour mixture and mix until a slightly sticky dough forms. If using optional herbs or spices, add them during this step for extra flavor.
- Shape bagels: Lightly flour your hands. Take a small portion of dough, roll it into a ball, then gently press your finger through the center to create a hole, forming a bagel shape.
- Prepare for baking: Place the shaped bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. If desired, sprinkle toppings like shredded cheese, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning on top.
- Bake bagels: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the bagels are golden brown on top.
Notes
- You can customize bagels by incorporating your favorite herbs or spices into the dough.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- These bagels are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- For a chewier texture, you might lightly boil the bagels before baking, but this recipe is designed for straightforward baking without boiling.
- If dough is too sticky to handle, dust with a little extra flour while shaping.
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