Easter Bread(Pascha)

Directions

1. 1
   Heat cottage cheese to lukewarm.
2. 2
   Add butter and eggs and mix together.
3. 3
   Combine dry yeast with flour, sugar, salt and baking soda.
4. 4
   Add flour mixture slowly to cottage cheese mix, beating well after each addition until dough is stiff.
5. 5
   Dust raisins with flour; add to flour mixture.
6. 6
   Cover bowl with a towel and let rise in a warm spot about 1 hour until doubled.
7. 7
   Punch down and turn into a well-greased 1 1/2-quart casserole.
8. 8
   Let rise again 40 minutes. Bake at 350° for 40 to 50 minutes.
9. 9
   Brush with soft butter. Sprinkle with a few pinches of salt.
10. 10
    Cool 10 minutes in pan; complete cooling on a rack.