Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (225 g) Low-fat Cottage Cheese (blended until smooth)
  • 1 ½ cups (180 g), plus extra for dusting Self-Rising Flour
  • ½ teaspoon (3 g) Fine Sea Salt
  • 1 Large Egg (whisked for egg wash)
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons Everything Bagel Seasoning

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the cottage cheese into a blender or food processor. Blend for 30–60 seconds until the mixture is entirely smooth, liquid, and resembles thick yogurt. This step is crucial for a non-gritty texture.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour and sea salt.
  4. Pour the blended cottage cheese into the dry ingredients. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently for about 60 seconds until the dough just comes together into a cohesive, slightly sticky ball. Do not overwork.
  6. Divide the dough ball into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth rope, approximately 15 cm (6 inches) long, then join the ends and pinch firmly to seal, forming a ring shape.
  7. Place the shaped bagels onto the prepared baking sheet. Whisk the egg in a small bowl to create the egg wash. Brush the top and sides of each bagel generously with the egg wash.
  8. Sprinkle the tops evenly with Everything Bagel seasoning or desired toppings.
  9. Bake for 22–25 minutes at 200°C (400°F), until they are deeply golden brown and firm to the touch.
  10. Transfer the hot bagels immediately to a wire rack to cool slightly before slicing and serving.