Side dishe for 18
Ricotta Bread
This tender ricotta loaf blends almond flavor into a sweet batter, then bakes in two loaf pans and gets a simple glaze.
$1.85for 4 servings
$0.46 per serving$1.85 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: tasteofhome.com
- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 18servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianBudgetSide dishes
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 6 | $1.80Typical price |
| Cottage cheese or ricotta$0.17/oz typical | 8 oz | $1.36Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 5.75 oz | $0.23Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.31 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaFlourBaking powder and sodaSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup plain or butter-flavored shortening
- 3/4 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 tbsp 2% milk
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- sliced toasted almonds or assorted sprinkles
Steps
- Beat the shortening and sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs, egg yolks, ricotta, and almond extract.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 cup milk until a thick batter forms.
- Divide the batter between two greased 9-by-5-inch loaf pans.
- Bake at 350 F for 45 to 50 minutes, until the loaves are firm and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the loaves, then stir the confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, and almond extract into a glaze.
- Spread the glaze over the loaves and top with toasted almonds or sprinkles.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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