COTTAGE HERB BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Generously grease a 1-quart round casserole.Place cottage cheese, milk and egg in a blender container. Cover and blend at medium speed until smooth. Add parsley. Cover and blend at low speed until parsley is chopped set aside.In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and herbs. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in cottage cheese mixture until well blended. Pat evenly in casserole.Bake for 60 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from dish and place on a wire rack. Brush top with butter or margarine. Serve warm or at room temperature.