Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels 🥯💚✨
Chewy, flaky, and loaded with spinach and cottage cheese—these flagels are comfort food magic. A savory twist that disappears fast from the table!
Ingredients 🛒
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ¾ cup cottage cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional topping)
Instructions 👩🍳
- Dough: Mix flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Add warm water and olive oil. Knead until smooth. Let rise 1 hour.
- Filling: Combine spinach and cottage cheese. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Shape: Divide dough into portions. Flatten, fill with spinach mixture, and seal. Shape into flattened bagel-style rounds.
- Egg wash: Brush tops with beaten egg. Sprinkle seeds if desired.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy warm—best straight out of the oven!
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Add shredded mozzarella to the filling for gooey centers.
- Variation: Swap cottage cheese for ricotta or feta for a sharper flavor.
- Serving idea: Pair with a side of tzatziki or garlic yogurt dip.
Details
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including rise)
- Bake Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour 40 minutes
- Kcal: ~210 per flagel
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels—chewy, savory, and gone in minutes 🥯💚✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you enjoy them plain or with a dip?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next bake.” • “Tag a friend who loves savory pastries.” • “Chewy flagels, creamy spinach bliss.”