Imagine sinking your teeth into a crispy, golden-brown flagel, its delicate texture giving way to a creamy, tangy cottage cheese filling. For years, I’ve been experimenting with this beloved Polish recipe, perfecting a healthier take that still satisfies my cravings. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably enjoyed the combination of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, but now you can indulge with a lighter hand, thanks to our COTTAGE CHEESE FLAGELS – Healthy & Nutritious recipe. To elevate this dish even further, try pairing our flagels with a side of crunchy cottage cheese chips, a recipe you can find here.
Recipe Courtesy of Our Kitchen
COTTAGE CHEESE FLAGELS – Healthy & Nutritious
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 egg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
1
Mix the flours, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2
Add the melted butter, cottage cheese, egg, dill, and lemon juice. Mix until a dough forms.
3
Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces.
4
Roll out each piece into a long rope, then shape into a flagel.
5
Fry the flagels in a skillet with about 1/2 inch of oil until golden brown.
