Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth.
2 cups 16 ounces full-fat cottage cheese (Good Culture recommended)
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Add the blended cottage cheese and mix until a smooth dough forms. The dough will be sticky. Keep kneading until it comes together.
1 teaspoon baking powder, 2 cups all-purpose flour
Shape the dough into a large ball, then use a 1/4 cup sized ice cream scoop to portion out even-sized balls.
Lightly flour your hands, roll each ball until smooth, and gently poke a hole in the center to create a bagel shape.
Place the bagels on a greased baking sheet. Brush the tops with the egg wash and sprinkle with Everything But the Bagel seasoning.
1 egg, Everything But the Bagel seasoning
Bake on the center rack for 22-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Enjoy warm with your favorite spread!