Gluten-Free Cottage Cheese French Bread (No Yeast)
Ingredients
- 1-1/4 cups oat flour (150g)
- 1/2 cup almond flour (56g)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (30g)
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cottage cheese (blended)
- 1 egg
Bun Topping:
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 egg white
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Place 1 cup cottage cheese in a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth. Add the egg and blend just until combined.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1-1/4 cups oat flour, 1/2 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well combined.Add the blended cottage cheese and 1 egg to the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. The dough should slightly stick to your fingers when touched. If it’s too dry, add a little milk and if it’s too wet, add a little more flour.
- Pour some oil in your hands and shape the dough into a smooth loaf on a baking sheet. In a small bowl, lightly beat 1 egg white. Brush the top of the loaf lightly with the egg white, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sesame seeds.
- Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Let the bread cool completely on a wire rack to allow the interior to set properly. If you slice it while it’s still warm, the center can crush and become gummy.
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Notes
Blend the cottage cheese thoroughly: This ensures no lumps remain, which could create inconsistent texture in your bread.
Don't overmix the dough: Just like with traditional bread, overmixing can make your loaf dense. Mix only until ingredients are incorporated.
Bake right away: Be sure to preheat your oven so you can bake the loaf as soon as it’s shaped. If the loaf is allowed to sit out for too long before baking, the oat flour will absorb more liquid and the loaf will be dense.
Let it cool properly: Resist cutting into the bread while hot, or the inside can squish and become gummy.
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