Dilly Casserole Bread

 This is the winning recipe from the Pillsbury bake-off in 1960. My wife loves to make this on special occasions and it is always delicious!  A true great American recipe!

Ingredients:

1 package active dry yeast

1/4 cup warm water

1 pinch white sugar

1 cup cottage cheese

1 egg

1 Tbs butter

1 Tbs margarine

2 Tbs white sugar

2 tsp dill seed

1 Tbs dried minced onion

1 tsp salt

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 

1/4 tsp baking soda

Directions:

Stir the yeast into the warm water, and add a pinch of sugar. Set aside to proof.  

In a large saucepan, melt butter and stir in cottage cheese. 

Remove from heat, and add sugar, onion flakes, dill seed, salt, and soda. 

Mix in egg and dissolved yeast. 

Stir in flour gradually to form a stiff dough. (add additional flour if too sticky)

Place dough in a greased bowl, and turn several times to thoroughly coat. Let rise until double in size in a warm place, usually 50 to 60 minutes.

Stir the dough until it is deflated. Place into an 8 inch round, buttered 2 quart casserole or loaf pan. Let rise 30 to 40 minutes in a warm place.

Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes until golden brown. Brush top with margarine and 

sprinkle lightly with Kosher salt if desired.