Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels Recipe
Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels are soft, savory bagel-like breads infused with nutritious spinach and creamy cottage cheese. These flagels are lightly baked until golden brown, making a perfect snack or breakfast option that combines protein, greens, and cheesy goodness. Versatile and easy to prepare, this recipe offers options for vegan, gluten-free, and alternative cheese variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 flagels 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese (Use full-fat for creaminess)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Can substitute with avocado oil)
- 1 large Egg (For a vegan option, use ground flaxseed mixed with water)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (Almond flour for gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder (Ensure it’s fresh)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Opt for sea salt)
Add-ins
- 2 cups Baby Spinach (Finely chopped; kale can be substituted)
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (Feta for a tangier flavor)
Instructions
- Prep Dough: In a mixing bowl, blend the cottage cheese, olive oil, and egg until smooth and creamy. This creates the moist base for your flagel dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Mix Ingredients: Gradually pour the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Spinach and Cheese: Gently incorporate the finely chopped baby spinach and shredded mozzarella into the dough, ensuring even distribution of greens and flavor.
- Shape Flagels: Form the dough into bagel-like shapes, pressing holes through the center to create the classic flagel look, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet for easy cleanup.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the flagels for about 15 minutes or until they turn a beautiful golden brown, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool: Remove the flagels from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving to set their texture and improve flavor.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flaxseed egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water, set for 5 minutes).
- For a gluten-free option, replace all-purpose flour with almond flour but expect a denser texture.
- You can swap baby spinach with kale or other leafy greens as per preference.
- Use feta cheese instead of mozzarella if you prefer a tangier and saltier flavor profile.
- Ensure baking powder is fresh to achieve the best rise and fluffiness.
- These flagels are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
Keywords: Spinach flagels, cottage cheese bread, savory bagels, vegetarian bread, baked flagels, spinach cheese bread
