Dill Bread

This bread is easier to make than it looks. It's also always a home run. I've brought it to dinner parties where I've been responsible for bringing bread. I find I get asked to bring the bread a lot. It's not a great sandwich bread but it's perfect for sopping up gravy or spreading butter over. It's perfect for barbecues and a nice change from cornbread although the flavor is savory not sweet.

Dill Bread
Prep time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours

1 Pack dry yeast
1 cup cottage cheese at room temperature
1 egg
2 Tbsp onion, chopped
2 tsp dill seed
2 tsp dill weed
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup water, warm
2 1/4 - 2 1/2 cups flour
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp butter
For wash
1 Tbsp butter, melted
1 Tsp salt

1. In a large mixing bowl. Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. Add the cottage cheese, onion, sugar, 1 Tbsp butter, dill seed, salt, egg and mix until integrated.
   
3. Throw in half flour and mix continue to add flour until dough no longer stick to side of bowl.
   
4. Cover bowl with damp towel and let rise 1 hour.
   
5. Preheat oven to 350 F
   
6. Punch down dough and put in greased casserole dish. Brush dough with butter and sprinkle with salt. Bake 350 F. 40 to 50 minutes.
   
7. Let bread cool on a cooling rack for about 10 minutes before serving.
8. Enjoy.