Cottage Cheese Dill Bread

Step 1

Soften the yeast in the warm water and set aside.

Step 2

Heat the cottage cheese to lukewarm in a large bowl in the microwave.

Step 3

Stir in the dill, onion, sugar, butter, salt, dill seed, and baking soda.

Step 4

Stir in the yeast mixture and 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1 cup of whole wheat flour to form soft dough. Knead in the remaining flour on well-floured board, adding more all-purpose flour if necessary.

Step 5

Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray. Let the dough rise until doubled in size (about an hour).

Step 6

Stir down the dough and turn it into well-greased loaf pan. Let the dough rise again for 30 minutes in a warm place.

Step 7

Bake at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes or until top is a deep golden-brown color and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Brush with additional butter and sprinkle with salt, if desired.