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Four golden cottage cheese bagels with everything seasoning, one split to show a moist chewy crumb, cream cheese nearby.; title text reads Easy Cottage Cheese Bagel Recipe
Good Fork Daily Editorial Kitchen

Easy Cottage Cheese Bagel Recipe

5 from 2 votes
Chewy cottage cheese bagels with a simple no-boil dough, plus exact cues for sticky dough and a cooked center.
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Prep Time 18 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Cooling 10 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 4 bagels
Course: Bread, Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 120 grams, plus 1 tablespoon if needed
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 cup cottage cheese drain visible whey
  • 1 large egg beaten, for brushing
  • 1 tablespoon everything seasoning optional

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender
  • Sheet pan
  • Parchment
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F and line a sheet pan with parchment.
  2. Blend cottage cheese smooth, then scrape into a bowl.
  3. Whisk flour, baking powder and salt; fold in cottage cheese until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead on a lightly floured surface 8 to 10 turns, divide into four ropes and join each into a ring.
  5. Place on the pan, brush with egg and add seasoning.
  6. Bake 22 to 26 minutes until browned and about 200°F inside; cool at least 10 minutes.

Notes

  • Read relevant ingredient labels and the manual for any appliance used.
  • Begin checking at the early end of the time range.
  • USDA recommends refrigerating perishable leftovers promptly and reheating leftovers safely.
  • This recipe was developed through culinary research and editorial review.