Dilly casserole bread (1960)

1 Loaf

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsUp to ...
2⅔cupFlour
2tablespoonsSugar
2teaspoonsUp to ...
3teaspoonsInstant minced onion
2teaspoonsDill seed
1teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonBaking soda
1packActive dry yeast
¼cupWater
1tablespoonButter
1cupCreamed cottage cheese
1Egg
2teaspoonsButter, melted
¼teaspoonCoarse salt (opt)
Insmall saucepan, heat water, 1 T butter and cottage cheese

Directions

Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl, cimbine 1 c flour, sugar, onion, dill seed, 1 t salt, baking soda and yeast; mix well.

until very warm (120 to 130 degrees). Add warm liquid and egg to flour mixture. Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed. By hand, stir in remaining 1 c to 1⅔ c flour to form a stiff batter. Cover loosely with greased plastic wrap and cloth towel. Let rise in warm place (80 to 85 degrees) until light and doubled in size, 45 ot 60 minutes.

Generously grease 1 ½ or 2 quart casserole. Stir down dough to remove all air bubbles. Turn into greased casserole. Cover; let rise in warm place until light and doubled in size, 30 to 45 minutes.

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Uncover dough. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until deep golden brown and loaf sounds hollow when lightly tapped. Immediately remove from casserole; cool on wire rack.

Brush warm loaf with melted butter; sprinkle with coarse salt.