This bread rose wonderfully. I used 1/2 an onion instead of dried minced onion, and I sauteed the onion in butter(i used butter not margarine) before I added the cottage cheese. I also used dill weed, not dill seed, just because that is what I had on hand. I didn't add the salt on top. This bread was delicious and very soft with a crusty crust. Will certainly make this again, and very easy to make with kids around. (mine is almost 3)