Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels Recipe
These easy spinach cottage cheese flagels are soft, savory bread rounds perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast. Made with cottage cheese, fresh spinach, and mozzarella, they bake quickly to a golden brown with a unique hole in the center, offering a delicious and nutritious twist on traditional flagels.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 flagels 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 ounces baby spinach, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Blend Cottage Cheese: In a mini food processor, pulse the cottage cheese until it becomes completely smooth, which helps create a tender dough texture.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the smooth cottage cheese, all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, olive oil, finely chopped spinach, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Stir the mixture until all ingredients are well integrated into a cohesive dough.
- Shape Dough Log: Form the dough into a thick log about 6 inches (15 cm) long. This helps with even portioning and shaping.
- Divide and Shape: Cut the dough log into 6 equal portions. Shape each portion into a flattened circle and create a hole in the center of each circle using your finger, forming the signature flagel shape.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the shaped dough rounds onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops gently with the beaten egg to give them a golden and shiny finish once baked.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes or until the flagels are golden brown on top and cooked through.
- Cool: Remove the flagels from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to pulse the cottage cheese until smooth to ensure a uniform dough.
- Brushing with egg wash is optional but gives a beautiful golden color and slight gloss.
- These flagels can be served warm or at room temperature.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking mix.
- Store baked flagels in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
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