Cottage Cheese Bread

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This Cottage Cheese Bread turns out rich and delicious with a slight tanginess from the cottage cheese. It is great toasted or to be used as a sandwich.

Prep Time25

Cook Time45

Rise Time1 30

Total Time2 40

Course: Breads, Muffins and Scones

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bread, cottage cheese, white bread

Servings: servings

Calories: 232kcal

Author: Tara Noland

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese warmed to room temperature
¼ cup warm water 110°F / 43°C
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
2 large eggs room temp
2 tbsp honey or sugar
2 tbsp olive oil
1 ½ tsp salt
3 to 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour or half whole wheat for more texture

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, melted butter, and salt. Stir in the yeast mixture.
Add flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead for 8–10 minutes by hand or with a dough hook, until smooth and elastic. Dough should be slightly tacky but not sticky — adjust with a bit more flour if needed.
Place dough in a bowl and cover with a towel or plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf—place it in a greased 9x5" loaf pan. Cover and let rise again for about 30–40 minutes, until puffy and over the pan's edge.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped. Oven time will vary from one oven to the other. Once you insert a toothpick and it comes out slightly wet (steam wet, not crumbly), it’s ready.
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack.

Notes

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