1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1 c. cream style cottage cheese (heated to lukewarm)
1 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. instant minced onion
2 tsp. dill seed
2 1/4 c. flour
1 egg

1. Soften yeast in water, let stand 10 minutes.

2. Combine in large bowl the cottage cheese, butter, a mixture of sugar, salt and baking soda, then the onion, dill seed, egg and softened yeast. Beat well to blend thoroughly. Add flour gradually, beating after each addition.

3. Leave in same bowl, cover and let rise again in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.

4. Stir down dough. Turn into well greased 1 1/2 to 2 quart casserole. Let rise in warm place until light, 30 to 40 minutes.

5. Bake at 350, 35 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Brush top with soft butter and sprinkle with salt; cool 5 minutes. Makes 1 loaf.