Description
Homemade Cottage Cheese Bagels are a delightful twist on traditional bagels, featuring a creamy cottage cheese base that results in a tender, chewy texture. These golden-brown bagels can be enjoyed plain or dressed up with your favorite toppings, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack. The nostalgia of homemade goodness fills your kitchen with warmth and flavor, elevating any meal to a special occasion.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and honey. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add cottage cheese and salt to the mixture. Gradually mix in flour until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm area for approximately 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, divide into equal pieces, shape each into a ball, and poke a hole through the center.
- Boil bagels in simmering water for 1 minute per side before placing on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake at 425°F for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg