Three Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bagels

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees with rack in top third position. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese at high speed, scraping down sides as needed, until smooth, 2–5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and add flour. Mix with your hands until dough is completely combined and pulls away from sides of the bowl, 3–5 minutes.
3. Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth, 8–10 times. Add more flour to work surface as needed to prevent sticking.
4. Shape dough into 8 balls. Roll out each into a 6- to 7-inch-long rope about 1 inch thick. Press ends together to make a circle, then pinch seam tightly to seal. Brush with egg and, if desired, top with additional seasonings or herbs.
5. Bake until golden brown and fluffy, 25–30 minutes. Let cool on sheet pan 15 minutes before cutting in half. Bagels, stored in an airtight container at room temperature, keep up to 4 days.