1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (about 110°F)
1/2 pint cottage cheese
1 egg
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar
About 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. firm butter

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in water; let stand until bubbly. In a blender, combine cottage cheese and egg; whirl until smooth.

In a large bowl, stir together baking powder, soda, salt, sugar, and 3 1/4 cups of the flour. Work butter into flour mixture with your fingers until no large particles remain. Stir in cheese mixture, then yeast mixture.

Turn dough out onto a floured board and knead until smooth and satiny (5 to 20 minutes), adding flour as needed to prevent sticking. Turn dough over in a greased bowl; cover and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.

Punch dough down and divide into 18 equal pieces; shape each piece into a smooth ball. Arrange balls in 2 greased 8-inch-round baking pans. Cover lightly and let stand for 10 minutes.

Bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes or until golden. Cool on racks.

Makes 1 1/2 dozen rolls.