Cottage Cheese Loaf Bread (Printable)
Tender, protein-rich loaf perfect for breakfast or toasting
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1½ teaspoons salt
04 - 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 cup cottage cheese, room temperature
06 - ¼ cup warm milk
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 large egg, room temperature
# How-To:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, warm milk, melted butter, and egg until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon or dough hook until a sticky, cohesive dough forms.
04 - Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for approximately 8 minutes, adding flour as needed, until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
05 - Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm location until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
06 - Punch down the dough, shape into a loaf, and place in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
08 - Bake for 35 minutes, or until golden brown and the loaf produces a hollow sound when tapped on the bottom.
09 - Remove from pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The cottage cheese creates the softest, most tender crumb you have ever experienced in a homemade loaf
- It stays fresh longer than traditional white bread because of the extra moisture and protein
- You get 6 grams of protein per slice without any fancy ingredients or complicated techniques
02 -
- Warm your cottage cheese and milk to room temperature before mixing, or the cold can shock the yeast and slow down rising
- The dough will feel stickier than traditional bread dough at first, but resist adding too much flour or the loaf will become dense
- Letting the bread cool completely before slicing is crucial because cutting into warm bread releases steam and makes the texture gummy
03 -
- Brush the top with melted butter immediately after baking for an extra soft, flavorful crust
- Substituting half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour adds nuttiness and fiber while keeping the texture tender