High Protein 2 Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bread Recipe
This High Protein 2 Ingredient Cottage Cheese Bread is a simple, nutritious, and delicious recipe that combines cottage cheese and self-rising flour to create soft, protein-packed bread rolls. Perfect for a healthy snack or a wholesome accompaniment to meals, these bread rolls have a tender crumb and a golden crust thanks to baking with steam.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3.25 cups full-fat cottage cheese
- 2.75 cups self-rising flour (e.g., King Arthur self-rising flour)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Blend Cottage Cheese: Add the full-fat cottage cheese to a blender and process until completely smooth with no lumps, ensuring a uniform base for the dough with better texture.
- Mix Dough: Transfer the blended cottage cheese to a large mixing bowl. Add self-rising flour and salt. Mix gently with a sturdy spoon or hands until a sticky dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread light.
- Chill Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 3 hours to make it easier to handle and shape.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Steam: Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Place a pan filled with water on the lower oven rack to create steam, which helps develop a moist crumb and better crust. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Shape Rolls: Turn chilled dough onto a lightly floured surface. Cut into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a smooth ball. Arrange balls on the baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart for individual baking.
- Bake: Bake on the middle rack above the water pan for 25 to 30 minutes until rolls are golden brown on top. Start checking at 25 minutes as oven times vary.
- Cool: Remove rolls from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 30 minutes before serving to let the interior set.
Notes
- Using full-fat cottage cheese enriches the bread’s flavor and texture.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for easier shaping and better consistency in the final product.
- Steaming during baking helps maintain moisture and creates a softer crust.
- Self-rising flour contains leavening; do not add baking powder or baking soda separately.
- Store baked rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
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