Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F (191°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Add self-rising flour and 1 cup of cottage cheese into a large mixing bowl and mix with a spatula until flour is mostly incorporated. Use your hands to knead the remaining flour into the dough. If your dough is dry, add in the remaining 2 tbsp of cottage cheese. I did use all the cottage cheese but because different brands of cottage cheese may vary, I recommend just adding 1 cup first and then adding more if your dough is too dry. Your dough should be tacky but not sticky. This means that the dough should slightly stick to your hands but will easily peel off. If it sticks to your hands and won't come off easily, then it is too sticky.

Step 3

Divide dough into six equal balls. Roll out one ball on a very lightly floured surface until it becomes a rope that is 3/4 inch thick. Try to make the rope as even and smooth as possible. Form a circle with the rope and pinch the ends together. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Step 4

Place bagels onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 1.5 inches apart. If desired, brush tops generously with egg wash. Sprinkle the surface of the bagels with your favorite bagel seasoning.

Step 5

Bake bagels for about 25 minutes or until golden brown in color and cooked through. Let bagels fully cool before eating.