Cottage Cheese Loaf

Sweetened with brown sugar and candied fruit peel, this lovely nut bread can be served solo or as a charming accompaniment to your favorite luncheon salad.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 237 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• ½ cup candied mixed fruit peel

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.

Step 2

Smooth cottage cheese in a blender or force through strainer. Put into bowl. Beat in sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Set aside.

Step 3

Measure flour, baking powder, soda, salt, walnuts, and mixed peel into a second bowl. Mix together well. Pour into first bowl. Stir to moisten. Scrape into greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.

Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 1 hour. Cool for 10 minutes before turning out to finish cooling on rack. Wrap well. Serve with butter.