• If baking, preheat the oven to 375℉. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Move the oven rack to the top third of the oven.

Make and shape the dough:

• Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed.
• Transfer the blended cottage cheese to a medium bowl. Add the flour and stir until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
• Lightly flour a work surface. Place the dough on it and knead 8–10 times until smooth, adding a little more flour as needed if the dough feels sticky.
• Roll the dough into a ball, then divide it into four equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6–7 inch rope about 1 inch thick. Bring the ends together to form a circle, and pinch the seam to seal.
• Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with Everything bagel seasoning.

Air Fryer Instructions:

• Preheat the air fryer to 350℉ for 5 minutes. Spray the basket with nonstick spray.
• Place the bagels inside and air fry for 12–14 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
• Let the bagels cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Baking Instructions:

• Arrange the bagels on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the bagels are puffed and golden brown.
• Let the bagels cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.