High Protein Bagels with Cottage Cheese

Preheat the oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor, a small blender, or an immersion blender until it has a smooth texture.

In a large bowl combine cottage cheese, all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt. Use a spatula to do it until thick dough forms.

Flour a surface and transfer the dough onto it. Knead the dough with your hands until it's no longer too sticky. You might need to add a little bit more flour to make that happen.

Divide the dough into 4 portions.

Roll up each portion into thick rope, about 7-8 inches in length.

Join the ends of the dough to form a circle and pinch the ends together so they fuse. Roll it gently on the counter so the bit where the dough joins smooths out.

Place your finger inside the dough bagel and roll around it until the hole in the bagel is around 2 inches in diameter. Use your fingers to widen it if needed.

Place the bagels on the baking sheet. Use a brush to cover the bagels with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and poppy seeds.

Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until golden brown. Let them cool down on the rack before slicing.