Cottage Cheese Bread

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, warm water, honey, and yeast. Whisk until the yeast is dissolved and the mixture is slightly bubbly.

2. 2

   Add the egg and melted butter to the cottage cheese mixture. Whisk until well combined.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.

4. 4

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough forms and no dry flour remains.

5. 5

   Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

   Start 5-hour timer
6. 6

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190 °C) (190°C (375 °F)). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.

7. 7

   Gently deflate the dough and transfer it to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

8. 8

   Cover the pan and let the dough rise again for about 30-45 minutes, until it has risen about 1 inch above the rim of the pan.

   Start 30-minute timer
9. 9

   Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the top is deep golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. The internal temperature should reach 190°F (88 °C) (88°C (190 °F)).

   Start 45-minute timer
10. 10

    Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Start 10-minute timer