Dill casserole bread

1 loaf

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Package active dry yeast
2tablespoonsSugar
¼cupWarm water
1cupCottage cheese
cupAll-purpose flour
2tablespoonsMinced onion
teaspoonDried dillweed
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonBaking soda
1largeEgg
1tablespoonUnsalted butter, softened

Directions

1. Stir yeast and 1 teaspoon of the sugar into the warm water. Let stand until foamy. Warm the cottage cheese until lukewarm.

2. Combine the flour, remaining sugar, onion, dill, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Add the egg, butter, cottage cheese and yeast mixture. Stir to form a soft dough. (Or mix in a food processor.) Cover and let rise in a warm spot until dough has doubled, about 1 hour.

3. Stir down dough. Transfer to a greased 1½- to 2-quart casserole.

Cover and let rise again until doubled, about 40 minutes.

4. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake bread until it is well browned, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool in the pan 5 minutes; loosen from the sides of the casserole and invert onto a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Posted By japlady@... (Rebecca Radnor) On rec.food.recipes or rec.food.cooking