Preheat & Prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your oven is hot and ready to bake your bread perfectly.

Line your 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.

Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together:

2 ½ cups bread flour

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

Stir these ingredients until everything is evenly mixed. The combination of baking powder and baking soda will give the bread a light, airy texture.

Mix the Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, combine:

1 cup cottage cheese

2 large eggs

¼ cup melted butter

¼ cup honey (or sugar)

½ cup milk (or buttermilk)

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Use a whisk to blend everything together until smooth. The cottage cheese adds moisture and a rich, tender crumb to the bread.

Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.

Gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—the dough should be thick but still slightly sticky.

Shape & Bake

Pour the dough into the prepared loaf pan. Use your spatula to smooth the top for an even bake.

Place the pan in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool & Enjoy

Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

Transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents the bread from getting soggy and helps maintain its fluffy texture.