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Biezpienmaize

Cultural Context

Biezpienmaize, or curd bread, hails from Latvia, where it reflects the country's rich agricultural traditions. This hearty bread combines simple ingredients like cottage cheese and rye flour, making it a staple in Latvian households. Often enjoyed as a snack or breakfast item, it embodies the spirit of Latvian cuisine, which values wholesome, locally sourced foods. Today, variations can be found across the Baltic region, with each country adding its unique twist to this beloved bread.

LatvianLVother
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
200 g unsalted butter
150 g light brown sugar
300 g flour
2 tsp baking powder
50 g semolina
a pinch of salt
600 g cottage cheese
400 g ricotta
6 large eggs
170 g light brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 tbsp sour cream
4 tsp potato starch
zest from 2 lemons
80-100 g raisins

rye flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat, while cream cheese is more accessible.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener.

1

In a large bowl, mix unsalted butter and light brown sugar until creamy.

2

Add flour, baking powder, semolina, and a pinch of salt to the mixture and combine.

3

In another bowl, mix cottage cheese, ricotta, eggs, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, sour cream, potato starch, and lemon zest until smooth.

4

Fold the cottage cheese mixture into the flour mixture until just combined.

5

Fold in raisins gently.

6

Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.

7

Bake for 40-50 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

8

Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

ovenmixing bowlsloaf panwire rack

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Curd BreadCheese Bread

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