Dillicious Cottage Cheese Bread: A Flavorful Twist on Homemade Loaf
Cottage Dill Bread Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
🛒 Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 cups white bread flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dry milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon dill weed
- 1 teaspoon fast-rise yeast
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
🔪 Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients as per the specified quantities and parts mentioned above.
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Combine Ingredients: In the order given, combine water, white bread flour, dry milk, sugar, salt, butter, low-fat cottage cheese, dill weed, fast-rise yeast, and active dry yeast.
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Mix: Use a bread machine or mix the ingredients by hand until a smooth dough forms. Ensure that all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
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Knead: If kneading by hand, knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
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First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
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Shape: Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down gently to release the air bubbles. Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan.
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Second Rise: Cover the loaf pan with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise for another 30 to 45 minutes, or until it has doubled in size once again.
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) while the dough is rising for the second time.
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Bake: Once the dough has doubled in size, remove the towel or plastic wrap and bake the bread in the preheated oven for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until it is golden brown on top and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
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Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve: Slice the Cottage Dill Bread once it has cooled and serve it warm or at room temperature with your favorite spreads or enjoy it plain.
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Storage: Store any leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 to 3 days, or freeze it for longer storage.
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Enjoy: Enjoy the delightful aroma and taste of this homemade Cottage Dill Bread with its flavorful combination of dill weed and cottage cheese. It’s perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or as a side dish to complement any meal.
🍞 Recipe Yield: 1 Loaf of Bread
