2 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. lukewarm water, 112 degrees
6 tbsp. brown sugar
2 tbsp. minced onion
4 tsp. dill seed
2 c. cottage cheese, warm to 112 degrees
2 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp. melted butter, butter or oil
4 c. unbleached flour
1 c. rye bread
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda

Mix together yeast, water, sugar, onion and dill seed. When yeast is dissolved add cottage cheese, eggs, and butter. Add dry ingredients.

Batter will be stiff. (Knead if necessary.) Cover dough and let rise in a warm place until doubled. When dough has doubled in size, stir down and shape into a round loaf. Place in greased casserole dish and let rise again until doubled in size. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve hot with butter. Serve about 8.