Cottage Cheese Bagels with Sesame Seeds

These protein-rich cottage cheese bagels are easy to make and perfect for breakfast, lunch, or as a filling snack. With just a few ingredients, you'll get fluffy and moist bagels that can be enjoyed with your favorite toppings.

• 240 g cottage cheese
• 150 g all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
• Sesame seeds (for topping)

1. In a bowl, mix together 240 g of mashed cottage cheese, 150 g of all-purpose flour, 1 tsp of baking powder, and ½ tsp of salt until you have a thick dough.
2. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts.
3. Shape each part into a bagel and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Brush the bagels with 1 beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
5. Bake in the oven at 190 °C for about 25 minutes, until the bagels are golden and cooked through.

Let the bagels cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven, or store them in an airtight container for a couple of days. They can also be frozen and reheated when you want a quick and tasty bagel. Bon appétit!