Fluffy Cottage Cheese Bread Recipe: Perfect for Breakfast or Snacking

ByCookitfree

Introduction:
If you’re looking for a unique and delicious bread recipe, this cottage cheese bread recipe is just what you need. Cottage cheese adds a wonderful creaminess and subtle tang to the bread, keeping it moist and soft for days. Whether you’re enjoying it for breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack, this bread is versatile and packed with protein. Follow this easy cottage cheese bread recipe for a homemade loaf that’s both healthy and delicious!

Ingredients:

  • 250g cottage cheese
  • 400g all-purpose flour
  • 7g active dry yeast (about 1 packet)
  • 120ml warm water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large egg (optional: for egg wash)

Instructions:

  1. Activate the yeast:
    In a small bowl, combine the warm water (about 40°C or 105°F), sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating that the yeast is activated. Image suggestion: A close-up of the yeast mixture becoming frothy after activation.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients:
    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and set aside. Image suggestion: A shot of the flour and salt mixture in a bowl, with a well made in the center for adding wet ingredients.
  3. Add the wet ingredients:
    In a separate bowl, mix the cottage cheese, olive oil, and the activated yeast mixture. Stir until everything is combined. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon or your hands until a dough forms. Image suggestion: Cottage cheese being mixed into the wet ingredients bowl alongside the yeast.
  4. Knead the dough:
    Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more flour as needed. Form the dough into a ball. Image suggestion: A photo of hands kneading the dough on a floured surface.
  5. Let the dough rise:
    Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size. Image suggestion: The dough placed in a bowl, covered with a towel, set aside to rise.
  6. Shape the loaf:
    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and shape it into a loaf. Place the dough into a greased loaf pan. For a shiny crust, brush the top with a beaten egg (optional). Image suggestion: A loaf pan with the shaped dough inside, ready to go into the oven.
  7. Bake the bread:
    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. If the top is browning too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil during the last 10 minutes of baking. Image suggestion: A freshly baked loaf of cottage cheese bread in the oven, with a golden-brown crust.
  8. Cool and serve:
    Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Slice and serve with butter, jam, or enjoy plain! Image suggestion: A final image of the sliced cottage cheese bread on a cutting board, ready to be served.

Conclusion:
This cottage cheese bread recipe is not only easy to make, but it’s also packed with protein and flavor. The cottage cheese gives the bread a wonderfully soft and moist texture, perfect for toasting or serving with your favorite spreads. Try this recipe for a homemade loaf that’s perfect for any occasion, from breakfast to snacking!