Cottage Cheese Bread
This cottage cheese bread is moist, protein-packed, and incredibly easy to make—perfect for any meal of the day. With simple ingredients and endless variations, it’s a wholesome twist on classic comfort food.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional: ½ teaspoon garlic powder or dried herbs thyme, chives, etc.
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat or low-fat
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Optional Add-Ins:
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar or parmesan
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs parsley, dill, chives
- Pinch of chili flakes for a spicy kick
Instructions
Preheat the Oven & Prepare the Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal after baking.
Whisk the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Whisk until smooth. Some small lumps from the cottage cheese are totally fine—they’ll bake out beautifully.
Mix the Dry Ingredients Separately:
- In another bowl, whisk together:
- 1½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- Optional: Add ½ tsp garlic powder or a pinch of dried herbs for extra flavor.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—this keeps the bread light and fluffy.
Fold in Optional Add-Ins:
- Now’s the time to mix in your extras if you’d like:
- Shredded cheese
- Fresh herbs
- Chili flakes
- Fold them in with a spatula until evenly distributed.
Pour and Smooth the Batter:
- Transfer the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Use a spatula to smooth out the top for even baking.
Bake to Golden Perfection:
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool Before Slicing:
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slicing it too soon can affect the texture.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on specific ingredients used.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 160 kcal |
| Total Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Cholesterol | 45 mg |
| Sodium | 280 mg |