2 tbsp. butter
2 c. cottage cheese
Pinch of baking soda
1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. dill weed
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. hot water
1 tbsp. yeast
2 tbsp. wheat germ
Approximately 6 c. unbleached white flour

Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in cheese, sugar, soda, salt, dill, and eggs.

In a large bowl, soften the yeast in the water. Stir in the cheese mixture; mix well. Add the wheat germ and 4 cups flour. Mix well to form a soft dough, then knead, adding more flour as needed, for 5 minutes. Dough should be smooth and satiny.

Place in a greased bowl, turn, cover, and let rise until doubled. Punch down and shape into 2 round loaves. Place on greased baking sheets and cover. Let rise until almost doubled; sprinkle tops of loaves with flour, then bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool on racks. Makes 2 loaves.