Easy Onion-Dill Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix cottage cheese and water in small microwaveable bowl.
2. 2
   Add butter.
3. 3
   Microwave on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 min.
4. 4
   or until mixture reaches 120F to 130F, stirring after each minute.
5. 5
   Combine 1-1/2 cups of the flour, the yeast, sugar, onion flakes, dill weed, salt and baking soda in large bowl.
6. 6
   Add cottage cheese mixture and egg; mix well.
7. 7
   Add 1 cup of the remaining flour; mix well.
8. 8
   Place dough on lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, adding some of the remaining 1/4 cup flour if dough is too moist.
9. 9
   Cover dough; let rest 10 min.
10. 10
    Shape into ball.
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    Place on well-greased baking sheet; cover loosely with plastic wrap.
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    Let rise in warm place 45 min.
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    or until doubled in volume.
14. 14
    Uncover.
15. 15
    Preheat oven to 350F.
16. 16
    Bake 40 to 45 min.
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    or until bread is golden brown.
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    Immediately remove to wire rack.
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    Cool completely.
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    Cut into slices to serve.