Dilly of a Batter Bread

A casserole bread with the popular flavor combination of onion and dill with a surprise ingredient - yogurt, which gives a unique flavor.

THIS RECIPE MAKES 1 ROUND LOAF

Ingredients

3+1/4 cups Bread Flour
4+1/2 tsp Active Dry Yeast
2 TBSP Sugar
1 tsp Salt
1 TBSP Instant minced onion
2 tsp Dill seed
1 cup (8 oz.) Plain yogurt
½ cup Water
2 TBSP Shortening
1 Egg

Instructions

In large mixer bowl, combine 1+1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt, minced onion and dill seed; mix well. In saucepan, combine yogurt and water; add shortening and heat to 120-130°F (shortening does not need to melt). Add warm liquid mixture and egg to flour mixture. Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed. By hand, gradually stir in remaining flour to make a stiff batter. Spoon into greased 2-quart casserole. Cover; let rise in warm place until light and doubled, about 1 hour. Bake at 375°F for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown. Brush with butter if desired. Remove from pan; serve warm or cold.
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