Dilly Rolls

2 cups (16 ounces) small-curd cottage cheese
2 tablespoons butter
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 eggs
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 to 2 tablespoons dill weed
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour

In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook cottage cheese and butter until butter is melted. Cool to 110° to 115°. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water.

Add eggs, sugar, onion, dill, salt, baking soda and cottage cheese mixture. Add 3 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Punch dough down. Form into 24 balls; place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes. Makes 2 dozen.