Almond Bread x 2 (GF)

I've become a big fan of almond flour lately - it has really good flavor, lots of protein and good fat, and low sugar/carbs for anyone watching their glycemic index. Also I actually like it better than any of the GF flours out there (of which there are a TON, and you need to mix a bunch of them to get a good texture that binds, meaning you have to have anywhere from 3-8 flours around. sheesh).

Almond flour can be pricey, but the Wedge just started carrying it in bulk for a better deal. Be aware that almond flour is pretty filling - this bread is more dense than other loaf bread counterparts.

There are two recipes below: one with dry curd cottage cheese (which is so good, it is pro-biotic, tastes like yogurt, and is the texture of ricotta - see photo of empty container), which makes my fave version of this bread; and another that is totally dairy free. Both are great toasted, with soup, for French Toast, and apparently for grilled cheese sandwiches (though I have not tried that yet).

Loaf 1 (which is available at this link):
2-1/2 cups almond flour
1/4 to 1/3 cup melted butter (or ghee or coconut oil)
1 cup dry curd cottage cheese
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs

Preheat oven to 350F. Place eggs, melted butter, cottage cheese, baking soda, and salt in food processor using metal blade. Process until the mixture is thick and resembles butter in texture. Add almond flour and process until mixed thoroughly.

Grease a loaf pan and spread mixture in pan. Bake at 350 for about 45 minutes, until a knife comes out clean.

Loaf 2:
4 eggs
1 T cider vinegar
1/2 c. lightly melted butter or coconut oil
2 c. almond flour
1/4 c. flax seed meal (replace flax with almond flour if preferred, but then use a little extra almond flour)
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. baking soda

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Beat eggs, vinegar, butter/oil together.
Mix dry stuff together.
Combine.
Put in greased loaf pan and bake for 30-35 minutes (when a toothpick comes out clean and all that jazz). Done!!

Store bread wrapped in a dish towel or cloth, and then in a plastic baggie if there is any left after a few days.