I enjoy quilting at our church on Wednesday afternoons and we always have coffee and goodies. Last week a man made some delicious bread with rosemary as one of the ingredients in a bread machine, but it is baked in the oven. We gave bread machines to each of our kids for Christmas one year, but I don’t know if they are still using them. A good bread compliments a meal of stew, soup or hot dishes. The Dilly Casserole Bread has been around for a long time and I do not need a bread machine to make this. It is easy to make, and takes a little time to mix up and let rise before baking; but it is worth the extra time and effort.

Dilly Casserole Bread

1 Packet of dry yeast in 1/2 cup warm water

1 Cup cottage cheese, heated to lukewarm

2 Tablespoons sugar

1 Tablespoon soft butter

1 Tablespoon dried minced onion

2 Teaspoons of dill seed

1 Teaspoon salt

1/4 Teaspoon baking soda

1 egg

2 1/4 to 2 1/2 Cups flour

Soften yeast in water. Combine cottage cheese, sugar, onion, butter, dill, salt, soda, egg and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Add flour to form a stiff dough. Beat well. Cover and place in a warm place to raise until light and doubled in size; about 50-60 minutes. Stir down the dough and place in a well greased 8” casserole, let raise about 30-40 minutes. Bake in preheated oven 350 degrees 30-40 minutes until brown. Brush top with butter and salt.

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