Cottage Cheese Bread (5 Ingredients)

Easy Cottage Cheese Bread with 5 simple ingredients, no yeast, no eggs, and no fancy flours. Moist and fluffy homemade bread with 11 grams of protein!

We also love to make this high protein cottage cheese flatbread!

Cottage cheese bread in a loaf pan and linen towel.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This cottage cheese bread recipe is based on my Greek yogurt bread that all you guys love so much! Here is why I think you’ll love this one too:

Few ingredients: Just 5 basic ingredients and no hassle with yeast or fancy flours.
No waiting: Cottage cheese bread is easy quick bread recipe that skips the wait for dough to rise or rest. It melts during baking making bread moist and soft.
Higher in protein: Each slice contains 11 grams of protein.
“Regular” taste: I am all in for shortcuts but bread has to taste good. And trust me that this bread made with cottage cheese doesn’t have a cottage cheese taste.
It’s sturdy and versatile: You can use it just like any other regular bread for breakfast as toast or a delicious sandwich like cottage cheese grilled cheese. Or even spread with butter and drizzle with honey for a dessert.

Reader’s Review

This bread is so good! I was skeptical about what the texture would be like, but it is not disappointing at all. Very similar to other homemade bread. Maybe a tad tense, but in a satisfying way. I will definitely make this again. Thank you!
April

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Ingredients for Cottage Cheese Bread

Cottage cheese, baking powder, salt, flour, milk.

Cottage cheese: I think you can use any fat percentage from fat free cottage cheese to full-fat cottage cheese. I used 2% and I recommend using small curd if you can.
Flour: I used all-purpose flour but there is a variety of other flours that work for this recipe. Please see below for options.
Baking essentials: Baking powder and salt for rise and flavor. If you’re lucky enough to find self-rising flour you can skip both, but since we don’t have it here, I had to add them.
Milk of choice: You can use whole milk, low fat, or skim milk. If you prefer plant-based milk, pick one with a neutral flavor like unsweetened soy or almond milk.

Flour Options

Not every flour will work for this cottage cheese bread recipe. Here’s what you need to know:

Self-rising flour: Omit the baking powder and salt, and use 1:1 ratio flour for 3 ingredient cottage cheese loaf.
Whole wheat flour: Start with 2 1/4 cups of whole wheat flour and go from there. You might have to mix in a tad more milk until the dough reaches a sticky, spreadable consistency.
Gluten-free flour: It might work although I haven’t personally tested it. I have swapped in Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 gluten-free baking blend in cottage cheese pizza crust and it worked just fine.
White whole wheat flour or white pastry flour: You should be able to stick to the recipe exactly as written.
Almond flour or any other flour: Unfortunately almond flour or any other alternative won’t work here.

How to Make Cottage Cheese Bread

Here’s a quick overview and you can find a full recipe card below.

Step by step process how to make bread with cottage cheese.

Sift flour: In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Sift the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into another large mixing bowl.
Make the dough: Pour in the milk and cup of cottage cheese and gently stir with a spatula. You want thick and sticky dough that’s still spreadable. Transfer into the loaf pan and smooth out with spatula.
Bake: Bake for about 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean with just a few crumbs clinging to it.
Cool and slice: Let it cool for about 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully, which usually takes about an hour. Slice into 10 pieces with a serrated knife.

Recipe Tip

If your bread starts to brown too soon cover with foil and let the inside finish baking. Keep an eye on it though and don’t overbake.

Tips for Best Results

Measure flour correctly: The golden rule here is to spoon the flour into your measuring cup, then level-off with a knife. Scooping the cup into the flour bag won’t give you the right amount and consistency will be off.
Be sure to sift the flour: Sifting flour is crucial in bread making because it improves the texture, consistency, and overall quality of your loaf.
Bread dough consistency should be: It should have a sticky and thick consistency, but still be spreadable with a spatula. You may need to adjust by adding more flour or cottage cheese depending on what brands you’re using.
Don’t drain or blend cottage cheese: Cottage cheese adds moisture and little curd pockets to the bread so just use it as is.
Bread texture will vary: It comes down to the size of the curds. This time I opened a brand new container where larger curds tend to be at the top. That’s why there were bigger chunks of cheese and pockets in the bread. Last time I used more cottage cheese from the bottom of the container where the curds are smaller, and it was more incorporated into the flour.
Try it toasted: It elevates the flavor and texture. It’s also the best bread for a cottage cheese grilled cheese or high protein French toast.

A slice of high protein cottage cheese bread with butter and honey on a plate.

Additions

Herbs: Add up to 1 teaspoon of fresh or dried herbs like rosemary, thyme, or basil.
Seeds: Mix in sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or sunflower seeds for added texture and nutrition.
Nuts: Chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds would add a delicious crunch and nutty flavor to the bread.
Dried fruits: Toss in 1/3 cup raisins, cranberries, or apricots for a touch of sweetness.
Cheese: Try mixing in 1/3 cup of cheese such as shredded cheddar or grated Parmesan for an extra boost of richness.
Cinnamon: Add 1-2 teaspoons of cinnamon to the dough for a delicious twist. You can also sprinkle some cinnamon sugar on top before baking for an extra touch of sweetness and crunch.

How to Store

Store: Wrap cottage cheese bread in a linen towel and store in a cool, dry spot for up to 2 days. Afterward, transfer to an airtight container for up to 2 more days.

Freeze: Make sure the bread has cooled completely then place it in a gallon-sized Ziploc plastic bag, removing as much air as possible. Keep it in the freezer for up to 3 months and thaw on the counter for 3 hours or overnight when ready to enjoy.

FAQs

Can I make it in a bread machine?

It’s worth a try! If you’re experienced with bread making in a bread machine you could test it and see how it turns out.

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