1 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. lukewarm water
1 c. cream style cottage cheese, heated until lukewarm
1 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. sugar
2 1/4 - 2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. instant minced onions
2 tsp. dill seed
1 egg

Soften yeast in water; let stand 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine cheese, butter, a mixture of sugar, salt, baking soda, onion dill, egg, and the softened yeast. Beat well to blend thoroughly. Add flour gradually beating well after each addition. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until double in size. Stir down dough. Turn into well greased 1 1/2 - 2 quart casserole. Let rise in a warm place until double in size. Bake at 350 degrees about 35-45 minutes or until golden brown. Brush top with butter and sprinkle with salt. Cool in casserole about 5 minutes. Remove bread to cooling rack.

Double recipe for 2 (9 x 5 inch) loaves or use round cake pans.