Traditional Cottage Cheese Bagels with Boiled Crust
A classic-style bagel with cottage cheese richness, boiled crust for chew, and a lightly tangy finish. This recipe blends cottage cheese into the dough for moisture and a subtle tang, then boils before baking for that iconic chewy crust.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
Servings:
2 servings
(originally 4 servings)Ingredients(scaled)
- 1 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cottage cheese, small-curd
- 1 tablespoons active dry yeast
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ 1/2 cup warm water
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ tablespoon honey
- ½ egg (for egg wash)
- ½ tablespoon baking soda
- ½ Optional toppings: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, coarse salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix 1 cup warm water, 2 tsp sugar, and yeast; let bloom 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese with 2 tbsp water until smooth.
- Combine flour and salt in a bowl; stir in cottage cheese mixture, bloomed yeast, olive oil, and honey.
- Knead 6–8 minutes until smooth, supple dough; cover and rise 45–60 minutes until doubled.
- Divide into 4 equal pieces; shape into tight rounds, poke a shallow hole, and gently widen to bagel shape.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bring a pot of salted water to a boil; add 1 tbsp baking soda.
- Boil each bagel 1 minute per side for a glossy crust, then remove with a slotted spoon.
- Place on a floured sheet, brush with whisked egg, and sprinkle toppings if using.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until deeply golden and crusty; cool 10 minutes before serving.
Chef’s Pro Tips
- Use smooth cottage cheese for easier dough; avoid large curds.
- For extra chew, let dough rest 10 minutes before shaping.
- A fresh-squeezed squeeze of lemon over finished bagels brightens flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm with butter, cream cheese, or savory toppings; pair with a simple greens salad for a complete lunch.
Storage Instructions
Store cooled bagels in an airtight container up to 2 days or freeze individually; reheat in toaster or oven.
Nutritional Estimates
Per serving · 2 servings total
| calories | 320 |
|---|---|
| protein | 12 |
| carbs | 48 |
| fat | 9 |
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