1 pkg yeast
1/2 cup water; 105-115 degrees
1/2 cup cottage cheese; drained well
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 large egg; beaten
1/3 cup onion; finely chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon dill seed
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/4 tablespoon baking soda
1/2 cup wheat germ
1-3/4 cups flour; unsifted
Soften yeast in warm water.
Heat cottage cheese and butter until lukewarm.
Combine cottage cheese mixture, egg, onion, sugar, dill seed, salt, and baking soda; mix well. Stir in softened yeast.
Add wheat germ and up to 2 cups flour gradually to make stiff dough, beating well. Cover and let rise in warm place until double in size.
Stir down. Knead on lightly floured board about 1 minute. Pat evenly in well greased 9 inch layer cake pan at least 2 inches deep. Let rise until double in size.
Bake at 350 degrees until done and well browned, about 40 minutes. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack. Serve warm.
Yield: 9 inch round loaf