Dill Bread with Cottage Cheese and Fried Shallots - SippitySup

Ingredients

• 2 cups canola oil
• 2 cups thinly sliced shallot rings
• ¼ cup warm water (about 110 degrees F)
• ¼ ounce active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (divided)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for greasing dish)
• 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
• 1 tablespoon dill seeds
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
• 2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour