Cottage Cheese Casserole Bread

1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 c. creamed Hoods cottage cheese, heated to lukewarm
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. instant minced onion
1 Tbsp. butter
2 tsp. dill seed
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. soda                                    
1 unbeaten egg
2 and 1/4 to 2 and 1/2 c. all purpose flour

Soften yeast in water.   Combine in mixing bowl cottage cheese, sugar, onion, butter, dill seed, salt, soda, egg and softened yeast. Add flour to form a stiff dough, beating well after each addition. Cover, let rise in warm place 85 to 90 deg., until light and double in size, 50-60 minutes.   Stir down dough.   Turn into well greased 8 inch round (I 1/2 - 2 qt.) casserole.   Let rise in warm place until light, 30 to 40 minutes.

 Bake at 350 deg., for 40 to 50 minutes until golden brown.   Brush with soft butter and sprinkle with salt. Makes I round loaf.