Deliciously Easy 3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bagels Recipe
A simple and quick recipe for homemade bagels using just three main ingredients: cottage cheese, all-purpose flour, and baking powder. These soft, tender bagels are perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack, and can be customized with your favorite herbs, seasonings, or toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (4 bagels) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup of cottage cheese
- 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
Optional Add-ins and Toppings
- Herbs (such as dill or parsley)
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Cheese for topping
- Sesame seeds
- Poppy seeds
- Everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the bagels.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and baking powder, whisking them together evenly to ensure consistent rising.
- Add Cottage Cheese: Incorporate the cottage cheese into the flour mixture and mix until a slightly sticky dough forms, which will be soft but manageable.
- Shape Bagels: Lightly flour your hands to prevent sticking, then take small portions of the dough and roll each into a ball. Create a hole in the center of each ball to shape it into a traditional bagel form.
- Bake Bagels: Arrange the shaped bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake them in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix herbs or spices like garlic powder and onion powder into the dough before shaping.
- You can top the bagels before baking with shredded cheese, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning for extra texture and taste.
- Ensure not to add too much flour while shaping to keep the bagels soft and light.
- These bagels are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
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