Two Ingredient Bagels (Cottage Cheese Protein Bagels Recipe)
This high protein bagels recipe uses cottage cheese to create a soft, chewy interior with a crisp crust with 18 grams of protein. These can be made with regular or gluten free flour!
Servings: 4 bagels
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup whipped cottage cheese (you need to measure out 1 cup of cottage cheese after it has been blended and it is completely smooth)
- 1 beaten egg white , for brushing
- ¾ cup shredded Asiago cheese (optional)
IF MAKING GLUTEN FREE MAKE THESE ADJUSTMENTS*
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth.
- Measure out 1 cup of whipped cottage cheese. Combine with 1 cup of all purpose flour. (if using gluten free all purpose flour add the additional baking powder and salt). Stir until a thick, smooth dough forms.
- Lightly flour a work service, then pat out the dough and divide it into four pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and shape it into a circle, using slightly damp fingers to pinch the ends together if needed.
- Press both sides of each bagel into the shredded Asiago cheese, then brush the tops lightly with the beaten egg white.
- Place on a greased or parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes until golden and set.
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Notes
* If making gluten free you need to use 1 cup of all purpose flour with xanthan gum, such as Cup 4 Cup, or King Arthurs. In addition to the flour add 1 teaspoon baking powder and ½ teaspoon salt. The photographs in this post reflect a gluten free bagel. They are light, fluffy and perfectly chewy, but I did find you have to add the additional baking powder and salt to get that texture.