Irish Soda Bread with Cottage Cheese: Enjoy Fluffy, Tangy Slices with 15g Protein!
A delightful Irish soda bread recipe featuring cottage cheese for added fluffiness and protein, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, buttermilk, sugar, melted butter, and egg.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and shape it into a round loaf.
- Place the loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cut a cross on the top of the loaf to help it rise.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, use full-fat cottage cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- This bread can be served warm or toasted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg