High-protein, chewy cottage cheese bagels with a golden crust. Easy to make, satisfying to eat, and perfect for meal prep.
1.5 cups bread flour
0.5 cups semolina flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp fine sea salt
2 cups whipped cottage cheese
1 egg (beaten for wash)
Everything bagel seasoning
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Whip cottage cheese until smooth.
4. Combine whipped cheese with dry mix and knead into soft dough.
5. Shape dough into ropes, form bagels, and place on baking sheet.
6. Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle seasoning.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
8. Cool completely before slicing and serving.
For extra chew, use bread flour over all-purpose.
Double batch and freeze extras for grab-and-go breakfasts.
Top with sweet or savory spreads—great versatility.