PROS
Delicious bread with a unique flavor.
CONS
The bread can be a bit dense.
HEALTH & BENEFITS
Cottage cheese is a great source of protein and the dill and caraway seeds have anti-inflammatory properties.
Prep
15 minCook
40 minReady In
1 hr 55 minLevel
EasyRating
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Loading...| 1 package dry yeast | |
| 1/4 cup warm water | |
| 1 cup small curd cottage cheese | |
| 2 tablespoons sugar | |
| 1 tablespoon minced onion | |
| 1 tablespoon melted butter | |
| 2 tablespoons dill or 2 tablespoons caraway seeds | |
| 1 teaspoon salt | |
| 1/4 teaspoon baking soda | |
| 1 unbeaten egg | |
| 2 1/4 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
This Danish Dill or Caraway bread is perfect for a light snack or as a side to a meal. The fresh flavor of dill or the earthy taste of caraway blend perfectly with the tanginess of the cottage cheese in this bread. This recipe requires a bit of patience with the rising dough but the end result is worth it. Enjoy a slice warm from the oven or toast it to use as a sandwich bread.
| 1. | Dissolve dry yeast in warm water. |
| 2. | In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, sugar, onion, butter, dill or caraway seeds, salt and baking soda. Stir in yeast mixture. |
| 3. | Beat in egg. |
| 4. | Gradually mix in enough flour to make a stiff dough. |
| 5. | Kneed on floured surface for 5-6 minutes or until smooth and elastic. |
| 6. | Place dough in greased bowl, turning once to grease top. |
| 7. | Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. |
| 8. | Punch down and shape into a loaf. |
| 9. | Place in greased loaf pan. |
| 10. | Cover and let rise until doubled in size again, about 30 minutes. |
| 11. | Preheat oven to 350 degrees. |
| 12. | Bake for 35-40 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when tapped. |
| 13. | Remove from pan and cool on wire rack. |
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