# What You’ll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 cup cottage cheese (preferably low-fat or fat-free)
02 - 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
→ Toppings
03 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
04 - 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, or poppy seeds
→ Substitution
05 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (if self-rising flour unavailable)
06 - 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, stir cottage cheese until mostly smooth. Add self-rising flour and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
03 - Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface. Knead gently for 1 to 2 minutes until just combined and slightly tacky. Do not overwork the dough.
04 - Divide dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each into a log approximately 8 inches long, then pinch the ends together to form a bagel shape.
05 - Place bagels on prepared baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle desired toppings evenly.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
07 - Transfer bagels to a wire rack and cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
