Preheat the oven to 350. In a small bowl, pour yeast over warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, sugar, onions, butter, dill, salt, baking soda, egg and yeast. Add flour in portions, beating after each addition, to form a ball. TIP: Adjust flour quantity to achieve firm ball.
Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hr.
Punch dough down and turn into well-greased 1 ½ - 2 qt. ovenproof dish. Let dough rise another 30-40 min. until light. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 40-50 min, until golden brown. Brush with butter and sprinkle with salt.
Notes
(This recipe is in Portland's Palate Junior League cookbook - pg. 65)