Description
A healthy twist on classic burger buns, these High Protein Cottage Cheese Burger Buns are soft, fluffy, and packed with nutrition, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 beaten egg
- Optional toppings: 1-2 teaspoons sesame seeds or poppy seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold the blended cottage cheese into the dry mixture and knead until just combined.
- Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces and form into balls, flattening them slightly.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with desired toppings.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for at least 15 minutes before using.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage. Ensure cottage cheese is at room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: high protein, cottage cheese, burger buns, healthy recipe, homemade bread
