Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat, drained if watery)
- 1 cup self-rising flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a small loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking. This ensures easy removal of the bread after baking.
- Prepare the cottage cheese
- If desired, blend the cottage cheese until smooth using a food processor or blender. This optional step creates a softer crumb texture in the final bread by breaking down the cheese curds, resulting in a more uniform consistency.
- Mix the dough
- In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese and self-rising flour. Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until fully incorporated and a sticky dough forms. The dough will be quite thick and tacky, which is normal for this recipe.
- Transfer to baking pan
- Spoon the sticky dough into the prepared loaf pan. Use a spatula to smooth the top of the dough, creating an even surface. This helps the bread bake evenly and gives it a nice appearance.
- Bake the bread
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-45 minutes until the bread turns golden brown on top and is fully set in the center. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool before serving
- Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. This resting period helps the bread set properly. After cooling, remove from the pan and slice into portions for serving.
Notes
- Adding herbs, garlic powder, or grated cheese can enhance the flavor profile.
- The bread has a texture similar to a quick bread or dense biscuit.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free self-rising flour.
- If you don’t have self-rising flour, you can make your own by combining 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg