This protein bread is excellent for anyone looking to up their protein intake while still enjoying bread! The recipe uses egg whites and cottage cheese in the dough, which adds a nice amount of protein to the bread.
Cottage cheese has gone mainstream, and I am here for it! I love how it adds great texture and protein to eggs, pancakes, and bread.
This homemade bread can be made with all-purpose flour or gluten-free bread flour. Each slice has over 8 grams of protein and 150 calories.
Protein Bread Recipe with Cottage Cheese
For this recipe, you will need all-purpose flour, yeast, warm water, honey, salt, cottage cheese, and egg whites.
Combine the water, yeast, and honey. Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes.
Blend the cottage cheese and egg whites in a blender until smooth.
Pour the cottage cheese mixture into the yeast. Mix to combine.
Add the flour and salt to the bowl. Mix to combine.
Flour the surface and knead the dough for 4-6 minutes. You may also use a stand mixer to knead the dough. Knead until smooth.
Scrap the dough into a ball and place it in a large bowl. Cover the bowl and let the dough proof until double in size, about one hour.
Once proofed, punch the dough down and spread it over a floured baking sheet. Flatten the dough, then roll it into a loaf-size log. Pinch the end of the loaf and place it in a parchment-lined bread pan.
Let the dough rise for another 20-25 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place the protein bread in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. Halfway through baking, place a sheet of foil over the bread to prevent it from burning.
When the bread is baked through, it will sound hollow when you tap on it. Cool before slicing. Enjoy!
Protein Bread Recipe FAQ
Can I use a different type of flour for this recipe?
Yes, you can use either all-purpose flour or gluten-free bread flour. Each will yield a slightly different texture, but both work well in this recipe.
What if I don’t have a stand mixer?
No problem! You can knead the dough by hand on a floured surface for 4-6 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Can I use a bread machine for this recipe?
Yes, you can use a bread machine. Follow your machine’s instructions for adding ingredients and kneading. Use the dough setting to mix and rise the dough, then bake according to your machine’s instructions.
How do I know when the dough has proofed enough?
The dough is ready when it has doubled in size. You can check by pressing two fingers into the dough—if the indentation remains, the dough has been proofed sufficiently.
My bread is burning on the top. What should I do?
If the bread browns too quickly, cover it with foil halfway through baking to prevent burning. Make sure the foil does not touch the bread.
How should I store the protein bread?
Once the bread has cooled completely, store it in an airtight container or plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days. For extended storage, you can freeze slices in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Can I add ingredients like seeds or nuts to the bread?
Absolutely! After kneading, you can fold in seeds, nuts, or even dried fruit into the dough. Just be sure to mix them in gently to distribute them evenly.
Why does the bread sound hollow when tapped?
A hollow sound indicates that the bread is fully baked and has a good crust. This is a common way to check if bread is done.
Can I use this protein bread recipe for rolls or other shapes?
Yes, you can shape the dough into rolls or other forms. Adjust the baking time accordingly—rolls will typically bake faster than a loaf.
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PrintProtein Bread Recipe (with Cottage Cheese)
This protein bread is excellent for anyone looking to up their protein intake while still enjoying bread!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hr + Proofing time
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 egg whites
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
Instructions
- Combine the water, yeast, and honey. Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes.
- Blend the cottage cheese and egg whites in a blender until smooth.
- Pour the cottage cheese mixture into the yeast. Mix to combine.
- Add the flour and salt to the bowl. Mix to combine.
- Flour the surface and knead the dough for 4-6 minutes. You may also use a stand mixer to knead the dough. Knead until smooth.
- Scrap the dough into a ball and place it in a large bowl. Cover the bowl and let the dough proof until double in size, about one hour.
- Once proofed, punch the dough down and spread it over a floured baking sheet. Flatten the dough, then roll it into a loaf-size log.
- Pinch the end of the loaf and place it in a parchment-lined bread pan.
- Let the dough rise for another 20-25 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the bread in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Halfway through baking, place a sheet of foil over the bread to prevent it from burning.
- When the bread is baked through, it will sound hollow when you tap on it.
- Cool before slicing. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 179
- Sugar: 3.2g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Protein: 10g