Dilly Casserole Bread

 

1 package dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water 1 cup creamed cottage cheese 1 tablespoon instant minced onion 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon butter 2 teaspoons dill seed 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg

Sprinkle dry yeast over warm (110 degrees F) water. Heat cottage cheese to lukewarm in saucepan; add sugar, onion, butter, dill, salt, baking soda, egg and yeast mixture. Add flour to form a stiff dough, beating well after each addition. Cover; let rise in a warm place, 85 to 90 degrees F, until double, 50 to 60 minutes.

Stir dough down. Turn into a well−greased 1 1/2−quart round−bottom casserole. Let rise in a warm place until light, about 30 to 40 minutes.

Bake until golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Brush with butter; sprinkle with Kosher salt.

 

 Easy Rosemary Focaccia

1 (16 ounce) ball pizza dough 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup grated extra sharp white Cheddar or mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon coarse salt

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Lightly flour a work surface. Roll the pizza dough to about 1/2 inch thick. Place the dough on a baking sheet. Brush liberally with olive oil. Scatter the grated Cheddar, rosemary and salt on top. Puncture the dough with a fork to keep it from bubbling. Place it in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden. Cut into serving pieces.

Serve warm or at room temperature.