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Garlic and Dill Bread

thetimelessbaker
Garlic and dill bread is a soft yeast bread made with a surprise ingredient - cottage cheese - and can be baked in a casserole dish or Dutch oven - minimal kneading is required!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
rising time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 94 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowls of various sizes
  • small saucepan
  • casserole dish or Dutch oven
  • parchment paper optional
  • instant read thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese * see notes below
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter + additional butter, for brushing after baking
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt + additional salt for sprinkling after baking
  • 1 Tablespoon dill weed
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 0.4 oz pkg dry active yeast
  • 1/4 cup water, warmed to 110°F
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan, heat the 1 cup cottage cheese to 110°F. Add 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 Tablespoon dill weed and 2 large cloves garlic, minced. Stir until the butter has melted.
  • In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the 1 0.4 oz pkg dry active yeast in the 1/4 cup water, Once bubbly, add cottage cheese mixture.
  • Add 1 large egg,, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda and 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; stir until combined. With floured hands, knead slightly in bowl until a ball of dough is formed.
  • Place call of dough into a greased bowl; cover and allow to rise 1 hour.
  • After 1 hour, stir dough to remove any bubbles. Re-shape dough into a round loaf; place in parchment lined casserole dish or Dutch oven. Cover and allow to rise again 30 minutes.
  • Bake @ 350°F for 40-45 minutes, or until golden on top. Immediately after baking, brush with additional butter and sprinkle with additional salt.

Notes

  • Full fat cottage cheese works best for this recipe
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
  • Will keep frozen up to 3 months

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 209mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 59IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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