Preheat oven to 375°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth and whipped.

Whisk together the flour and baking powder in a medium bowl.

Add the whipped cottage cheese to the flour mixture and combine with a spatula until crumbly. With clean hands, continue kneading the dough in the bowl until it comes together.

Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rest in the bowl for 10 minutes.

Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and divide into 4 equal pieces.

Roll the dough into a rope about 6-8 inches long. Join the ends of the rope to form a circle and seal the seam with your fingers. Place the bagel on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the 3 remaining pieces.

Whisk the egg in a small bowl and lightly brush each bagel with the egg wash. Top the bagels with any desired seasonings or spices.

Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the bagels start to turn golden brown on top and around the edges.

Remove from the oven and let rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.