Cottage Herb Bread Recipes

EASY COTTAGE BREAD

Steps:

• 1. Put water and yeast into a large bowl and let dissolve.
• 2. Once they are dissolved stir in sugar, salt, and melted butter.
• 3. Add half of the flour beat until smooth, add remaining flour. It will be very sticky and thick.
• 4. Cover bowl ( oil the bowl first )and let rise for 30 minutes - beat down
• 5. Spoon into 2 greased break loaf pans, let ride covered with plastic or a wet towel.
• 6. Bake at 375 degreed for 35 minutes.

COTTAGE CHEESE BREAD

Steps:

• soften yeast in warm water.
• bring butter, cheese and egg to room temperature mix all ingredients except flour. add yeast to this mixture and mix well.
• gradually add enough flour to make a firm dough.
• cover and let rise 1 hr or until doubled.
• punch down and put in a well buttered 1 1/2 qt casserole. cover and let rise 30 minutes.
• bake at 350 degrees F for about 40 minutes.
• turn out and brush with butter and sprinkle with coarse salt. serve warm or cold.

GARDEN HERB BREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, salt, marjoram, thyme and rosemary. In a saucepan over low heat, heat milk, water and 1/4 cup butter to 120°-130°. Pour over the dry ingredients. Add egg and blend well. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Punch dough down. Divide into three equal portions. Shape each into a 28-in. rope. Braid ropes; pinch ends to seal. Tie braid into a knot. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown; cover with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Melt remaining butter; brush over bread. Sprinkle with additional herbs if desired. Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.

TRADITIONAL COTTAGE LOAF - OLD FASHIONED RUSTIC ENGLISH BREAD

Steps:

• Sift flour and salt into a bowl, stir in sugar and yeast. Make a well in the centre, stir in the tepid milk and water to make the dough. (If using fresh yeast - put the yeast in a jug with a little of the milk and water mixture, and allow it to dissolve and become frothy - mixing thoroughly, then add it to the flour.).
• Tip the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 to 15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Put the dough in a large, clean, oiled bowl. Cover with oiled clingfilm and leave in a warm place until it has doubled in size.Then knead the dough for 1 minute and divide it into two-thirds and a third. Shape the pieces into rounds. Cover them and leave for 5 minutes.
• Put the smaller round on top of the larger one. Push a floured wooden spoon (or your fingers) through the centre of both rounds, to join them together. Take a very sharp knife and make cuts all around the top round and the bottom round - see my photos. Put the cottage loaf on a lightly floured baking tray, cover and leave for about 45 minutes, or until it has doubled in size. Meanwhile preheat the oven to 220C/440F/Gas 7.
• Beat the egg with a tablespoon of water and a pinch of salt. Brush the glaze over the cottage loaf and bake for about 35 to 45 minutes, until dark golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped beneath.
• Cool before slicing. Delicious served with butter, jam, cheese, cold meats or make sandwiches or toast for picnics and breakfast!

COTTAGE CHEESE BREAD I

Steps:

• Add the ingredients to your bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer, and start. You can use up to 1/2 cup more bread flour if the dough seems too sticky.

COTTAGE HERB BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Generously grease a 1-quart round casserole.Place cottage cheese, milk and egg in a blender container. Cover and blend at medium speed until smooth. Add parsley. Cover and blend at low speed until parsley is chopped set aside.In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and herbs. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in cottage cheese mixture until well blended. Pat evenly in casserole.Bake for 60 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from dish and place on a wire rack. Brush top with butter or margarine. Serve warm or at room temperature.

HERB BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Spread on one side of each bread slice; wrap loaf in foil. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

COTTAGE CHEESE BREAD II

Steps:

• Add the ingredients to the pan of your bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer, and Start. You can use more bread flour if the dough seems too sticky.