Cottage Cheese Flagels: Easy, Chewy, High-Protein Flat Bagels
These high-protein cottage cheese flagels are flat, chewy bagel-style rounds with a tender crumb and crisp edge—perfect for toasting, stacking, or snacking.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose or bread flour
1 cup cottage cheese
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
1 egg (optional, for egg wash)
Everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in cottage cheese until a dough forms.
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Knead on a floured surface for 2–3 minutes. Let rest for 10–15 minutes.
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Divide into 6 portions. Roll into balls, flatten slightly, and poke a hole in each center.
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Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with egg wash if using.
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Sprinkle with toppings.
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Bake at 400°F for 18–22 minutes until golden and cooked through.
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Cool on wire rack before slicing or serving.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for best texture. Store at room temp 1–2 days or freeze for up to 2 months.