Description
Soft, protein-packed bagels made with cottage cheese and Greek yogurt for a subtly tangy flavor. Light and chewy texture enhanced by the creamy dairy ingredients, making these an ideal hearty breakfast or snack option for those preferring a halal or dairy-free alternative.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups cottage cheese, drained
1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, fat-free or full-fat)
4 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon table salt
1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ tsp)
1 ¼ cups lukewarm water
1 teaspoon raw cinnamon flakes, optional
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and Greek yogurt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Dissolve active dry yeast in lukewarm water (110°F / 45°C). Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
Add bread flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon to the bowl. Pour in the dissolved yeast and mix with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add a few tablespoons of flour if the dough feels too sticky.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 60 minutes until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and divide into 8-10 equal portions. Shape each into a ball and create a hole in the center using your thumb.
Let rise again for 20 minutes until slightly puffed.
Boil a pot of water and a little salt. Gently add one bagel at a time and cook for 30 seconds on each side.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer bagels to a baking sheet. Brush with a little water if using toppings, then bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden.
Optional: add coarse salt, sesame seeds, or poppy seeds to the bagels before baking.
Notes
For vegan version, substitute cottage cheese with tofu and Greek yogurt with dairy-free yogurt.
Kneading duration is critical for gluten development and chewy texture.
If using quick-rise yeast, skip the first rise and knead for 5-7 minutes.
Store in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. Freeze uncooked shaped bagels for later use.
Boiling the bagels before baking creates the signature crackly crust.
- Prep Time: 60
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Trending
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
