Description
A delightful twist on classic bagels featuring the rich creaminess of cottage cheese paired with savory smoked salmon and fresh toppings—a perfect choice for brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Smoked salmon (to taste)
- Creamy spread (such as cream cheese or Greek yogurt)
- Fresh toppings (such as capers, dill, or thinly sliced red onion)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine cottage cheese, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Mix until a dough forms that feels slightly sticky but manageable.
- Divide the dough into even pieces and shape each into bagels.
- Place the bagels on a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops of the bagels with the beaten egg.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before adding your creamy spread, smoked salmon, and fresh toppings.
Notes
For a crispy exterior, consider baking in an air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: bagels, brunch, cottage cheese, salmon, easy recipes