Protein Bagels

Method

1. 01

   Mash the cottage cheese well with a fork in a bowl, then mix in 1 egg and salt (plus cheese, if using). Add the flour and baking powder. Knead into a soft, slightly sticky dough (if it sticks too much, add a little more flour).

2. 02

   Divide the dough into 3–4 equal parts. With wet or oiled hands, roll each piece into a rope, join the ends, and shape into a round bagel with a hole in the center.

3. 03

   Place the bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with beaten egg yolk (you can mix in 1 tsp of milk) and sprinkle generously with sesame and pumpkin seeds.

4. 04

   Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C for 20–25 minutes, until well puffed and the tops are appetisingly golden brown.