Description
This Walnut Cottage Cheese Bread is a moist, flavorful quick bread that combines the tangy creaminess of cottage cheese with the crunch of chopped walnuts. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, this recipe uses simple pantry staples and bakes into a golden loaf with a tender crumb and just the right amount of sweetness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full fat or low fat)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for an alternative)
- ½ cup sugar (or ⅓ cup for a less sweet bread)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (preferably aluminum-free)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup walnuts (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to ensure the bread doesn’t stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder. Stir these ingredients together thoroughly to distribute the baking powder evenly throughout the flour.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add the cottage cheese and mix until well combined, creating a creamy mixture.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Overmixing can lead to a dense bread, so mix until no large flour pockets remain.
- Add Walnuts: Fold in the finely chopped walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to create an even surface.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean and the bread has a light golden crust.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- You can adjust the sugar quantity depending on your sweetness preference.
- Toasting the walnuts lightly before adding them can enhance their flavor.
- This bread keeps well for 2-3 days at room temperature in an airtight container or can be frozen for longer storage.
