2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bread

This 2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bread is warm, soft, and easy to make. It uses simple items and little time, so it is perfect for busy days and small kitchens. The bread has a light crumb and a mild, slightly tangy taste from the cottage cheese. It works well for sandwiches, toast, or just warm with butter.

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This featured recipe is a crowd-pleaser, gentle on flavor, and very forgiving. You will love how it fills the house with a fresh bread smell in under an hour. Get your hands ready to mix and bake, you will smile when you slice the first piece.

how to prepare 2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup self-rising flour

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F, and grease a small loaf pan or line it with parchment.
2. In a bowl, blend the cottage cheese and self-rising flour until a soft dough forms. Mix with a spoon or a hand mixer on low for about 30 seconds.
3. Turn the dough into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula or wet fingers.
4. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
5. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool on a rack before slicing.

Why You’ll Love 2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bread

• It uses just two common ingredients, so it is fast and simple.
• The bread is soft and moist, with a mild tang from the cottage cheese.
• It bakes quickly, so you get fresh bread without long prep.
• It is great for quick lunches, snacks, or a simple side for soup.

tips for success

• Use full-fat cottage cheese for a richer texture.
• If the dough seems too wet, add a tablespoon of flour at a time until it firms.
• Do not overmix, mix until just combined for a light crumb.
• Check the bread at 30 minutes, ovens vary, and bake until the center is set.
• Cool the loaf enough before slicing, it finishes setting as it cools.

Serving Suggestions

• Slice and toast, then spread with butter and honey.
• Make a quick sandwich with ham and cheese.
• Serve warm with soup or a salad for a simple meal.
• Turn slices into croutons, cube and bake until crisp.

FAQs

Q: Can I use low-fat cottage cheese? A: Yes, you can. Low-fat will work, but the bread may be a bit less rich.

Q: Can I make this gluten-free? A: Use a gluten-free self-rising flour blend made for baking. Check the package for rising agents.

Q: How long does this bread keep? A: Store in an airtight bag or container at room temperature for 2 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Q: Can I add herbs or cheese? A: Yes, fold in a tablespoon or two of chopped herbs, or 1/4 cup grated cheese, before baking.

Conclusion

This simple 2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bread is quick, tasty, and comforting. If you want to try a similar tested recipe, see the Easy 2 Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bread Recipe – Suzie The Foodie for another take and photo guide.

2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bread

This bread is warm, soft, and easy to make with just two ingredients—cottage cheese and self-rising flour. Perfect for busy days, it has a mild, slightly tangy flavor and is great for sandwiches or toasting.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese Use full-fat for a richer texture.
• 1 cup self-rising flour Can substitute with gluten-free self-rising flour.

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F, and grease a small loaf pan or line it with parchment.
2. In a bowl, blend the cottage cheese and self-rising flour until a soft dough forms, about 30 seconds using a spoon or hand mixer on low.
3. Turn the dough into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula or wet fingers.

Baking

1. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
2. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool on a rack before slicing.

Notes

If the dough seems too wet, add a tablespoon of flour at a time until it firms. Do not overmix; mix until just combined for a light crumb. Check the bread at 30 minutes, ovens vary, and bake until the center is set. Cool the loaf enough before slicing, it finishes setting as it cools.