Dilly Casserole Bread

There is nothing quite like homemade bread, the smell is intoxicating and the taste ... warm right out of the oven with a little butter ... is is simply delicious.

I have been making this recipe since I was a kid, I'm not sure where it even came from. The flavor and texture are perfect and it is very easy to make.

Dilly Casserole Bread
(Makes 1 loaf.)

• 2 1/2 to 3 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon instant minced onion
• 2 tablespoons dill seed
• 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1 cup creamed cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 egg

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Dilly Casserole Bread

In a large mixing bowl combine 1 cup of flour, sugar, onion, dill seed, salt, soda and dry yeast.

In a saucepan heat cottage cheese, water and butter until mixture is warm but not hot.

Add egg and warm liquid mixture to flour mixture. Mix at lowest speed of an electric mixer until moistened. Beat 3 minutes at medium speed. By hand, stir in remaining flour, as needed, to form a stiff dough.

Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place until light and doubled in size, about 1 hour. Stir down dough.

Turn dough into a well-greased 8-inch round casserole dish.

Cover and let rise a second time for 30-45 minutes.

Bake the bread for 35-40 minutes until golden brown. Brush the warm bread with additional butter and sprinkle with coarse salt, if desired.