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Cottage Cheese Bread

Soft, fluffy cottage cheese bread with a hint of tang! My easy recipe creates a moist, tender loaf that's perfect for sandwiches or toasting.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 263 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
  • ½ cup warm water 110°F
  • 1 cup cottage cheese room temperature and mashed
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups bread flour or 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, adding more if needed
Optional:
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar or parmesan

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, stir together the yeast, honey, and warm water. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. If no bubbles form, discard and start again with fresh yeast.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed/blended cottage cheese, beaten egg, melted butter, and salt until well combined.
  3. Stir in the activated yeast mixture. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer: use the dough hook on medium speed for 6 minutes until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for 60–90 minutes, or until doubled in size. (For a warm environment, place in a switched-off oven with the light on.)
  6. Punch down the dough, shape it into a smooth log, and place it into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Cover lightly and let rise again for 30–45 minutes, or until the dough puffs up over the pan’s edge.
  7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  8. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Note: The internal temperature should read 190–200°F when fully baked.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • STORAGE/SHELF LIFE
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Wrap the loaf tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before slicing.
  • Toast slices or warm in the oven at 300°F for 10 minutes to refresh the texture.
  • TIPS
  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for a richer, more tender loaf.
  • Blend or mash the cottage cheese for a smooth texture.
  • For a lighter loaf, use bread flour. If using all-purpose, start with 2 ¾ cups and add more as needed.
  • If the dough is too sticky, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time until manageable.
  • For extra flavor, add chopped fresh herbs or a pinch of garlic powder.
  • VARIATIONS
  • Add 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs and ½ teaspoon garlic powder to the dough.
  • Fold in ½ cup shredded cheddar or parmesan.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing: Wrap the loaf tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before slicing.
  • Reheating: Toast slices or warm in the oven at 300°F for 10 minutes to refresh the texture.
  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for a richer, more tender loaf.
  • Blend or mash the cottage cheese for a smooth texture.
  • For a lighter loaf, use bread flour. If using all-purpose, start with 2 ¾ cups and add more as needed.
  • If the dough is too sticky, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time until manageable.
  • For extra flavor, add chopped fresh herbs or a pinch of garlic powder.
  • Add 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs and ½ teaspoon garlic powder to the dough.
  • Fold in ½ cup shredded cheddar or parmesan.

Nutrition Information

Calories 263kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 431mg (18%) Potassium 107mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 235IU (5%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 88mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 263

% Daily Value*

Calories 263kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 431mg 18%
Potassium 107mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 235IU 5%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 88mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.