Introducing a delightful recipe that will add a touch of homemade goodness to your kitchen – Cottage Cheese Dill Bread. This fluffy and flavorful bread is a perfect addition to any meal or enjoyed on its own. With hints of dill and the creamy texture of cottage cheese, this bread is sure to become a family favorite. Follow along for a simple and satisfying baking experience.
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**Cottage Cheese Dill Bread**
**Ingredients:**
– 1 cup cottage cheese
– 1 package active dry yeast
– 1/4 cup warm water
– 3 tablespoons sugar
– 2 tablespoons butter, melted
– 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
– 1 teaspoon dill weed
– 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 egg
– 2 1/4 – 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 egg white, beaten (for brushing)
**Instructions:**
1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
2. In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sugar, butter, salt, dill weed, baking soda, and 1 whole egg. Mix the ingredients well.
3. Add the yeast mixture to the cottage cheese mixture and combine thoroughly.
4. Gradually stir in the flour, one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. You may not need to use the entire amount of flour, so add it slowly until the dough is no longer sticky.
5. On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
8. Place the dough into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan. Cover it and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
9. Brush the top of the loaf with the beaten egg white for a shiny finish.
10. Bake the Cottage Cheese Dill Bread in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
11. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy the aroma of freshly baked bread filling your home as you create this Cottage Cheese Dill Bread. Whether enjoyed slathered with butter, as a sandwich base, or simply on its own, this bread is sure to impress your taste buds and those of your loved ones. Embrace the wholesome goodness of homemade bread with this easy-to-follow recipe.
