Preheat the oven to 375°F and position the rack to the top position. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth. Scrape down the sides as needed.

Transfer the cottage cheese to a medium bowl and add self-rising flour. Mix until combined and the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

Transfer the dough to a floured work surface and knead 8-10 times until smooth. Add flour as needed until the dough is no longer sticky.

Roll the dough into a ball and divide it into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-7 inch rope, about 1 inch thick. Join the ends to make a circle and pinch to seal.

Brush the tops of the bagels with the beaten egg and sprinkle with your topping of choice.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Air fry the bagels for 12-14 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.