I wanted to share with you this absolute gem – Cottage Cheese Dill Bread! 🍞✨ This is an ongoing family favorite and it’s a really hearty and wholesome snack on its own with a spread of butter. It’s a perfect blend of tangy cottage cheese, fresh dill, and a hint of garlic.
This bread is super soft and has such an incredible flavor. Whether you want to toast it for breakfast, make a sandwich, or serve it as a side with soup, it’s a winner! 🥣
Who would’ve thought cottage cheese would make such a delicious, fluffy bread? But trust me, the combination of creamy cottage cheese and fragrant dill is a match made in heaven. Plus, the texture is just amazing! 👩🍳👌
This Cottage Cheese Dill Bread is super versatile and stays soft for days! You can serve it with butter, spread some cream cheese on top, or even use it for sandwiches. 🍽️ Trust me, once you try this, you’ll be hooked on its unique flavor and texture. Enjoy! 😋
Cottage Cheese Dill Bread
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon dill (fresh or dried)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 1/2 – 3 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
Warm the liquids: Heat the cottage cheese and water in a small saucepan until it’s lukewarm, then set aside. You don’t want it too hot, just slightly warm.
Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, yeast, and warm cottage cheese mixture. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the yeast becomes bubbly.
Mix in the flavors: Stir in the butter, dill, garlic powder, salt, and egg. Mix well until combined.
Add flour: Gradually add the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. You may need anywhere from 2 1/2 to 3 cups of flour, depending on the moisture of your cottage cheese.
Knead: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 6-8 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic. If it’s too sticky, sprinkle in a bit more flour.
First rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Shape and rise again: Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan. Cover and let it rise again for about 30-40 minutes.
Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown on top and sounds hollow when tapped. If it starts to brown too quickly, loosely cover with aluminum foil.
Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
