Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Dairy
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup cottage cheese
Fruits and Flavorings
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Leavening and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Separate the egg whites from the yolks carefully, placing the whites in a large, clean mixing bowl and setting the yolks aside along with the cottage cheese and vanilla extract.
- Whip Egg Whites to Stiff Peaks: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. This aeration is key to achieving the bread’s light and fluffy texture.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the egg yolks, cottage cheese, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and baking powder. Use a blender or food processor to break down the cottage cheese for a smoother mixture.
- Fold Wet Ingredients Into Egg Whites: Gently fold the cottage cheese mixture into the whipped egg whites, taking care to preserve as much air as possible to maintain the fluffy texture.
- Add Blueberries: Carefully fold fresh blueberries into the batter, distributing them evenly while avoiding heavy mixing that could deflate the batter.
- Shape and Bake: Spoon the batter onto the lined baking sheet in small rounds or one larger loaf shape according to your preference. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden on top and cooked through but still light.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs to achieve a stable meringue.
- Fold ingredients gently to keep the batter light and fluffy.
- Fresh blueberries are recommended to avoid excess moisture and sogginess.
- Baking time may vary; monitor closely and adjust as needed.
- Allow the bread to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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