Cottage Cheese Bread
This Cottage Cheese Bread is one of those old-fashioned recipes that surprises you in the best way. The cottage cheese keeps the bread soft and tender, making it perfect for everything from toast to sandwiches. If you love homemade bread, this cozy recipe is definitely worth trying
Servings 2 loaves
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Packages Yeast
- 1 Cup Water Lukewarm
- 2 Cups Cottage Cheese Warmed
- 4 Tablespoons Sugar
- 4 teaspoons Salt
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 5 Cups Flour
- 2 Eggs
Instructions
- Soften yeast in 1 Cup lukewarm water and let stand for a few minutes.
- Stir salt, butter, and sugar into yeast mixture.
- Add warm cottage cheese and eggs.
- Gradually add flour, keeping dough moist.
- Knead dough and allow to rise for at least one hour.
- Move dough to two loaf pans or make a large loaf and place on cookie sheet.
- Allow dough to rise again for at least one more hour.
- Bake at 350° for 30 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
- Cool for 5-10 minutes in pan then remove from pan to finish cooling.
Notes
Helpful Tips
- Check your water temperature: Lukewarm water is key for activating the yeast. Aim for warm but not hot; if it feels comfortably warm on your wrist, you’re probably in the right range.
- Warm the cottage cheese gently: Slightly warming the cottage cheese helps it blend more easily into the dough and keeps cold ingredients from slowing down the yeast.
- Add flour gradually: Depending on humidity and your kitchen conditions, you may not need the exact same amount every time. Add the flour slowly, stopping when the dough is soft, slightly tacky, and easy to handle.
- Keep the dough moist: The instructions mention this, and it’s important here. Avoid adding too much extra flour, or the bread can turn dense instead of soft.
- Be patient with rise times: Yeast dough works on its own schedule. If your kitchen is cool, your dough may need a little extra time to double in size.
- Create a warm rising spot: If your kitchen is chilly, place the covered dough in a slightly warm (turned off) oven or near a sunny window to help it rise.
- Don’t skip kneading: Kneading helps develop the gluten, which gives the bread structure and that lovely homemade texture. The dough should feel smooth and elastic when ready.
- Grease your pans well: A well-greased loaf pan makes removing the bread much easier and helps prevent sticking.
- Check for doneness: The bread should be golden brown on top and sound slightly hollow when tapped. If you have an instant-read thermometer, the center should be around 190–200°F.
- Let it cool briefly before removing from the pan: Giving the bread 5–10 minutes in the pan helps it set up before transferring it to cool completely.