Spinach Cottage Cheese Flat Bagels
Delicious and nutritious bagels made with spinach and cottage cheese, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped Fresh spinach preferred over frozen.
Optional Toppings
- sesame seeds or poppy seeds For topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the chopped spinach and cottage cheese to the bowl and stir until the mixture resembles a crumbly dough.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg lightly, then add it to the dough along with the olive oil, mixing until all ingredients are combined into a soft, sticky dough.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently until smooth, adding more flour if it is too sticky.
- Divide the dough into equal portions, roll each portion into a ball, and poke a hole in the center to shape it into a bagel.
- Place the bagels onto a lined baking sheet and optionally sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds on top.
Baking
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and sounding hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
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Notes
For best flavor, use fresh spinach. Adjust flour as necessary depending on humidity, and avoid over-kneading the dough.