Description
This Herb Swirled Cottage Cheese Bread is a moist and flavorful loaf, beautifully marbled with rosemary and sesame seeds. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish, offering a unique and tender texture thanks to the cottage cheese.
Ingredients
- Cottage Cheese (250g / 1 cup): Full-fat recommended for richness.
- Large Eggs (4 ≈200g): Room temperature for better emulsification.
- Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (30ml / 2 tablespoons): Adds fruity flavor and moisture.
- Fresh Rosemary (5g / 1 teaspoon, chopped): Key flavor component, chop finely.
- Sea Salt (2g / ½ teaspoon): Enhances flavors.
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper (1g / ¼ teaspoon): Adds subtle warmth.
- Toasted Sesame Seeds (15g / 1 tablespoon, plus extra): Adds nutty flavor and crunch.
Instructions
- Prepare Oven & Pan: Preheat to 180°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan.
- Blend Batter: Combine cottage cheese and eggs, whisking until smooth.
- Infuse Oil: Mix olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Layer & Swirl: Pour half the batter, drizzle oil, and gently swirl.
- Repeat Layers: Add remaining batter, drizzle oil, and swirl again.
- Garnish & Bake: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool & Serve: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then on a wire rack.
Notes
For a more intense flavor, use high-quality extra virgin olive oil and fresh rosemary. Don’t over-swirl the batter to maintain distinct herb ribbons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg