Dilly Casserole Bread

1 cup cottage cheese	1 tsp dill seed
1/4 cup water	1 tsp dill weed
1 Tbsp margarine	1-1/4 tsp salt
2-1/2 cup flour	1/4 tsp soda
2 Tbsp sugar	1 pkg active dry yeast
3 tsp dry minced onion	1 egg

1. In a small saucepan, heat cottage cheese, water and margarine until very warm (120° - 130°).
2. In a large bowl, blend warm liquid, 1 cup flour, sugar, onion, dill weed, dill seed, salt, soda, dry yeast and egg at low speed until moistened. Beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
3. By hand, stir in 1 1/2 cups flour to form a stiff batter. cover and let rise in warm place until light and doubled in size (45 - 60 minutes).
4. Generously grease (not oil) a 2-quart casserole. Stir down dough. Place in prepared casserole. Cover and let rise in warm place until light and doubled in size (30 - 45 minutes).
5. Heat oven to 350°. Bake bread for 35 - 40 minutes or until golden brown and loaf sounds hollow when lightly tapped. Brush warm loaf with melted margarine. Immediately remove from casserole and let cool.