A moist, tender quick bread made with fresh cottage cheese, subtly sweet and flavored with vanilla and lemon zest.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Instructions
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1
Beat eggs with sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3 min.
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2
Add cottage cheese and melted butter, mix until combined.
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3
Fold in flour, baking powder, vanilla, lemon zest, and salt until just mixed.
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4
Pour batter into a greased and floured loaf pan.
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5
Bake at 175°C (345°F) for 45-50 min until a skewer comes out clean.
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6
Cool in pan 10 min, then unmold and dust with powdered sugar when cool.
Did You Know?
Biezpienmaize is the cake that Latvian children learn to bake first, as it is virtually impossible to ruin.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- loaf pan
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- oven
Garnishing
powdered sugar, lemon zest
Accompaniments
tea, berry jam
The Story Behind Biezpienmaize
This simple cottage cheese bread reflects Latvia's strong dairy traditions. Cottage cheese (biezpiens) is a staple of Latvian cuisine, and this easy bake became popular in the 20th century as an everyday homestyle treat. Its moist texture comes from the high-protein cheese that keeps it tender for days.
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