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Easy Best Chive Bread Loaf – Perfect Dinner Side

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This Cottage Cheese Bread offers a wonderfully soft and tender crumb, enriched by the addition of cottage cheese for a subtle tang and moist texture. Baked to a golden perfection, its crust provides a gentle contrast to the airy interior, which is speckled with fresh chives, adding a delicate savory aroma. It’s a comforting loaf, ideal for serving warm with a spread of butter.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240g) full-fat cottage cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) warm milk (105-115F / 40-46C)
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 1 egg yolk, for egg wash

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the cottage cheese, egg, melted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. Gently punch down the dough. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead in the 1/4 cup of chopped chives until evenly distributed.
  6. Shape the dough into a loaf and place it into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan. Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes, or until nearly doubled.
  7. Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
  8. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of water for an egg wash. Brush the top of the risen loaf with the egg wash.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200-210F (93-99C). If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent with foil.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve, garnished with additional chives if desired.

Notes

Ensure your yeast is fresh for optimal rising.

Room temperature ingredients help the dough rise more effectively.

For an extra golden crust, brush with egg wash just before baking.

Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Experiment with other fresh herbs like dill or parsley for a different flavor profile.

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