Servinges - 4

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat flou

• ½ tablespoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 225g-250g cottage cheese

• 1 egg, beaten

• Optional - bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic flakes, dried onion flakes

Method:

1. In a large bowl, add cottage cheese, flour, baking powder, and salt.

2. Mix with a fork or spatula until the mixture looks crumbly.

3. Use your hands to knead the dough in the bowl for about 2 minutes until smooth and slightly sticky (but not too sticky).

4. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts.

5. Roll each part into a rope (about 2-3 cm thick) and join the ends to make a bagel shape.

6. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle your favourite seasoning on both sides.

7. Bake at 160°C for 15-20 minutes or bake at 190°C for 20-25 minutes in the preheated oven.

8. Let the bagels cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting.