Cottage Cheese Bagels

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  Cottage Cheese, Full Fat (Creamed)(240g)

  1% or 2% small-curd cottage cheese. Good Cultures or Daisy brand.

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  Flour, All-Purpose, White(120g)
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  Flour, Whole Wheat, Dry(120g)
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  Baking powder(5g)
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  ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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  Egg, Whole, Large(15g)
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  Everything bagel seasoning
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  Cheddar Cheese
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  Rosemary, Fresh
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  Parmesan Cheese

  Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.

Instructions

1. 1Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor until completely smooth, about 1–2 minutes.
2. 2In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
3. 3Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients, add the blended cottage cheese, and stir with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
4. 4Lightly flour a work surface, turn the dough out, and knead for 1–2 minutes until smooth; add flour to your hands or the counter as needed if the dough sticks.
5. 5Divide the dough into 4 equal portions using a bench scraper. Roll each portion into a ball, then into a rope about 3/4 inch wide and 8–9 inches long. Connect the ends to form a ring and press gently to seal.
6. 6Place all 4 bagels on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush the tops with beaten egg, and sprinkle with the shredded cheddar, fresh rosemary, and grated parmesan.
7. 7Arrange the bagels in a single layer in an air fryer basket without touching and air fry at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, until golden brown on top and at the sides; cook in batches if needed.
8. 8Cool the bagels slightly on a wire rack, then divide evenly into 4 airtight containers while still warm for meal prep storage.