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Easy Cottage Cheese Bread Recipe

4.8 from 84 reviews

This Easy Cottage Cheese Bread is a simple, moist, and protein-packed loaf that combines creamy whole-milk cottage cheese with eggs and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness. Blended for a smooth texture and baked to golden perfection, it’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a wholesome sandwich base.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole-milk cottage cheese
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or sugar)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Prepare a 9×5-inch metal baking pan by coating it with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Blend Wet Mixture: Place the whole-milk cottage cheese, whole eggs, and egg whites in a blender. Blend for about 1 minute until the mixture is smooth and the egg whites are aerated to help lighten the batter.
  3. Combine Mixtures: Transfer the blended cottage cheese mixture into a large mixing bowl. Add the maple syrup (or sugar), melted butter, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the bowl.
  4. Mix Batter: Gently whisk all the ingredients together until thoroughly combined, ensuring no dry flour pockets remain without over-mixing.
  5. Prepare for Baking: Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased baking pan, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula if needed.
  6. Bake Bread: Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 24 minutes. Then, cover the pan very loosely with foil to prevent the top from over-browning and continue baking for another 10 minutes or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Once baked, run a knife around the edges of the bread to loosen it from the pan. Carefully turn the bread out onto a wire rack and let it cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Using metal pans is preferred as they conduct heat more evenly for better baking.
  • Melt the butter and let it cool slightly to avoid cooking the eggs when mixed.
  • Maple syrup can be substituted with an equal amount of sugar or honey.
  • For a dairy-free version, consider using a plant-based cottage cheese alternative.
  • Store leftover bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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