High-Protein No-Mayo Egg Bagels

Ingredients

• 300 g Cottage cheese (Blend until smooth)
• 130 g Self-rising flour (Plus extra for dusting and kneading; amount not specified)
• 1 Egg (For egg wash)
• 4 tbsp Sesame seeds (For topping)
• Flaky salt (A pinch, for topping)
• 2 Eggs (For the topping; use medium eggs and boil 6 minutes 30 seconds, or large eggs and boil 7 minutes)
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 1.5 tbsp Chives (Chopped; the source allows 1–2 tbsp or less to taste)
• Salt (To taste, for the egg topping)
• Black pepper (To taste, for the egg topping)
• Baking paper or oil (Use to line or oil the baking tray; amount not specified)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F). Line a baking tray with baking paper, or oil the tray.

2. 2

   Blend the cottage cheese until smooth, then transfer it to a large bowl with the self-rising flour.

3. 3

   Mix with a spoon until roughly combined. Knead gently by hand about 10 times; add extra flour as needed for handling, while keeping in mind that the dough may remain slightly sticky.

4. 4

   Divide the dough into four portions. Roll each portion into a rope and join the ends to form a bagel shape. Alternatively, shape into a ball and make a hole in the center; the source notes that the hole may close during baking, so make it larger if you want it to remain open.

5. 5

   Place the bagels on the prepared tray. Brush with the egg wash, then add sesame seeds and a pinch of flaky salt.

6. 6

   Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden.

7. 7

   Once the bagels are ready, boil two medium eggs for 6 minutes 30 seconds, or two large eggs for 7 minutes.

8. 8

   As soon as the timer ends, run the eggs under cold water and peel them.

9. 9

   Mash the eggs in a bowl. Add the butter, salt, and pepper, then mix.

10. 10

    Slice a bagel and add the mashed egg mixture on top. Finish with chopped chives and serve.

Notes

The description gives no amount for the extra flour used in dusting/kneading or for tray oil, so add only as needed. The source specifies egg wash but lists one egg; use that egg for brushing, with no separate quantity stated. Transcript notes that either a hole-shaped bagel or a rope joined at the ends may be used, and that the hole can close during baking.

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• lunch
• high-protein
• vegetarian
• baked
• sesame
• no-mayo