Best 5 Easy Cottage Bread Recipes
Indulge in the delightful cottage bread, a delectable treat that combines the goodness of yeast bread with the cozy charm of a cottage. This versatile bread, with its slightly sweet flavor and soft, fluffy texture, serves as the perfect accompaniment to a wide range of dishes. Whether you prefer the classic plain cottage bread, the savory herb-infused version, or the sweet and tangy cranberry-orange variation, this recipe collection offers something for every palate. Embrace the simplicity of the basic cottage bread, featuring just a handful of pantry staples, or elevate your baking skills with the more elaborate herb and cranberry-orange variations. Whichever you choose, the cottage bread is sure to be a delightful addition to your culinary repertoire.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TRADITIONAL COTTAGE LOAF - OLD FASHIONED RUSTIC ENGLISH BREAD
Just the shape of this traditional loaf of bread is reminiscent of ploughman's lunches and warm cottage kitchens! A delightfully shaped loaf of bread, which represents all that is rustic and rural in Britain, but especially England. This bread keeps well and makes lovely, if odd shaped sandwiches! Cut the loaf into wedges and serve with freshly churned butter and a hunk of mature Cheddar cheese, maybe with a pickled onion or two. Quintessential British bread at its best. This reminds me of baking days in my grandmothers' old cottage, sitting in her warm and cosy kitchen; she would have baked this in her wood burning Aga stove, as I sometimes do in the winter when my Godin wood burning stove is working. I often leave the first batch of dough to prove and rise overnight - leave it in a cool but NOT cold place, and then continue shaping and proving it next morning. We used to call this wooden spoon bread when we were little, as you push a wooden spoon down through the two loaves to stick them together before baking! Preparation time includes the proving of the dough - but NOT the overnight method!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h15m
Yield 1 Large Cottage Loaf, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
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!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 42.6, Sodium 815.1, Carbohydrate 67.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1, Protein 11.9
EASY COTTAGE BREAD
From my moms kitchen this is so good with fresh honey butter, or butter and fresh strawberry or peach jam.
Provided by malinda sargent
Categories Other Breads
Time 1h55m
Number Of Ingredients 6
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 I
This is a hearty white bread I put in my bread machine, and the kids just love it. I have used non-fat cottage cheese also.
Provided by Dara Cole
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes White Bread Recipes
Time 3h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 323.6 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
COTTAGE CHEESE BREAD
just a little something different. prep time doesn't include rising time. In the directions I didn't specify kneading. there are 2 schools of thought on this subject. I leave that up to your personal preference. I knead this type of bread but i've know people who don't. As long as the bread gets a good double in size rise you should have good results. You can either use dried herbs or fresh. I prefer fresh but have had good results with the dried. Just remember dried herbs tend to have a more concentrated flavor so you may what to cut back on the amount a bit if using dried herbs.
Provided by chefmick
Categories Breads
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
COTTAGE DILL LOAF
Cottage cheese, onion and dill seed are the flavor partners in a homemade bread loaf.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 2h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In large bowl, mix 1 cup of the flour, the sugar, 1 tablespoon dill seed, 1 tablespoon onion, the salt and yeast. In 1-quart saucepan, heat water, cottage cheese and butter over medium heat, stirring frequently, until very warm (120°F to 130°F); stir into flour mixture until blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.
- Place dough on lightly floured surface; gently roll in flour to coat. Knead about 8 minutes or until smooth and springy. Grease large bowl with shortening or cooking spray. Place dough in bowl, turning dough to grease all sides. Cover; let rise in warm place about 1 hour or until dough has doubled in size. (If using fast-acting yeast, do not let rise 1 hour; cover and let rest on floured surface 10 minutes.)
- Grease large cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray. Shape dough into oval loaf, about 12 inches long and 4 inches wide, tapering both ends slightly. Place on cookie sheet. Cover; let rise in warm place 30 to 45 minutes or until double.
- Heat oven to 375°F. Brush water over dough; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon onion and 1 teaspoon dill seed. Make long slash, 1/4 inch deep, down center of loaf with sharp knife. Bake 10 minutes, spraying 3 separate times with water (use bottle with fine spray). Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack; cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Use a digital kitchen scale to measure ingredients for the most accurate results.
- Be sure to use cold butter for the dough so that it will be easier to work with.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Gently fold the wet and dry ingredients together until just combined. Overmixing will result in a tough dough.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- Before baking, brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter or milk for a golden brown crust.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
These easy cottage bread rolls are a delicious and versatile addition to any meal. They can be served warm with butter and honey, or used to make sandwiches, sliders, or stuffing. With their simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, these rolls are perfect for bakers of all skill levels. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy bread recipe, give these cottage bread rolls a try.
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