1️⃣ Preheat the Oven

• Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) and position the rack at the top.
• Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Blend the Cottage Cheese

• Place cottage cheese in a food processor or blender.
• Blend on high until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.

3️⃣ Make the Dough

• Transfer blended cottage cheese to a medium bowl.
• Add self-rising flour and mix until the dough starts pulling away from the bowl.
• Move the dough to a floured work surface and knead 8-10 times until smooth.
• If the dough is sticky, sprinkle in more flour as needed.

4️⃣ Shape & Add Toppings

• Roll the dough into a ball and divide it into 4 equal pieces (~80g each for precision).
• Roll each piece into a 6-7 inch rope, about 1-inch thick.
• Join the ends to form a bagel shape, pinching the seam to seal.
• Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with your favorite seasoning.

5️⃣ Bake the Bagels

• Place bagels on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
• Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.