Easy Cottage Bagels with Freshly Milled Flour
Easy cottage cheese bagels made with freshly milled flour are soft, chewy, and packed with protein and whole grain goodness.
Ingredients
- 2 cups freshly milled whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 egg
Optional Toppings
- Everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mill about 1⅓–1½ cups hard white wheat berries to make 2 cups flour.
- Blend 1 cup cottage cheese until smooth if desired, then add 1 egg and mix well.
- Mix 2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a dough.
- Knead lightly, divide into 4–8 pieces, and shape into bagels.
- Brush the tops with egg wash and add toppings if desired.
- Bake 22–28 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly and serve.