Dill and Onion Bread

Delicious savory flavor, easy to make, perfect addition to any meal

Long prep and cook time, some may not enjoy the onion flavor

Cottage cheese contains high amounts of protein and calcium which may aid in building and maintaining strong bones and muscles.

	2 tablespoons fast rising yeast
	1/2 cup warm water
	2 tablespoons butter , melted
	4 tablespoons sugar
	2 cups small curd cottage cheese , warmed slightly in microwave
	2 tablespoons dried onion flakes , minced
	2 tablespoons dried dill
	1/2 teaspoon baking soda
	2 teaspoons salt
	2 eggs
	4 1/2 - 5 cups all-purpose flour
	cornmeal , for dusting pans
	1 egg yolk
	2 tablespoons water

1.	Dissolve yeast in warm water
2.	Add melted butter, sugar, cottage cheese, onion flakes, dill, baking soda, salt and eggs, mix well
3.	Add 3 cups flour and mix well
4.	Add rest of flour gradually while kneading until dough is smooth and elastic
5.	Cover and let rise in warm place for 1 hour
6.	Punch down dough and shape into 3 loaves
7.	Place on cornmeal dusted pans and let rise for 30 minutes
8.	Beat together egg yolk and water and brush over loaves
9.	Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes until golden brown
10.	Cool on wire racks