In a large bowl add the flour and a pinch of salt and stir together. If using all purpose flour, also add in the baking powder

Blend the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor to a smooth creamy consistency without any clumps of cheese

Add the blended cottage cheese to the bowl and mix with a wooden spoon until it forms a rough ball. It's also easier to use your hands to help form the ball

Transfer to a floured table and knead for a few minutes. *If it's too wet or sticky, slowly sprinkle with extra flour until easier to knead and not feeling tacky anymore as all cottage cheese brands have a different consistency

Shape the dough into a ball and cut into 4 equal pieces. Then roll these into smaller balls. Pre heat oven to 350℉ / 175℃

Shape them into bagel shapes by poking a hole in the middle and gently stretching the dough using your fingers to shape (it should look like a donut with a big hole in the middle)*Make sure the hole is big enough or it will close up once baked**If preferred, shape with a different method by rolling each ball into a thick rope shape and joining the two ends together, pressing to seal

Place onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush each bagel with egg wash or olive oil and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning. Using your fingers gently press seasoning to the bagels to stick

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown depending on your oven strength - my oven takes the full 30 minutes.Air fryer method: Spray the air fryer basket with oil spray and place bagels inside with sufficient space in between them. Air fry at 325℉ / 160℃ for 17-20 mins

Allow them to cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Then slice and serve with your favorite spread or filling and enjoy your delicious high protein Cottage Cheese Bagels!