Cottage Cheese Loaf Bread (Printable)

Tender, protein-rich loaf with creamy cottage cheese. Ideal for breakfast, sandwiches, or toasting with butter.

# 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 Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Stir thoroughly to distribute evenly.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, warm milk, melted butter, and egg until completely smooth and well 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 small amounts of flour as needed to prevent sticking, until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
05 - Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm, draft-free area until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
06 - Punch down the dough to release air, shape into a loaf, and place in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes until puffy.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
08 - Bake for 35 minutes, or until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
09 - Remove from pan immediately and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cottage cheese creates an incredibly tender crumb that stays fresh for days
  • This loaf rises beautifully even for beginner bakers who feel nervous about yeast
02 -
  • The dough will feel stickier than regular bread dough, resist adding too much flour or the loaf will be dense
  • Room temperature cottage cheese blends seamlessly into the dough without leaving white curds
03 -
  • Let the dough rise in an oven with just the light on for consistent warmth
  • Brush the top with melted butter immediately after baking for a softer crust

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