Soften yeast in water Combine in mixing bowl: cottage cheese, sugar, onion, butter, poppy or dill seed, salt, soda, egg and softened yeast. Add flour to form a stiff dough, beating well after each addition. Cover and let rise in warm place until light and doubled in size (50 - 60 minutes). Stir down dough. Turn into well-greased 8" round casserole. Let rise in warm place until light (30 - 40 minutes). Bake at 350 degrees for 40 - 50 minutes until golden brown. Brush with soft butter and sprinkle with salt. Makes 1 round loaf