Onion Bread II

50 Reviews

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 40 min
Ready In: 2 hr 50 min

“Old family recipe onion bread baked to a golden brown and decorated with circles of onion on top. Great for a ham sandwich.” - by Claudia Grimaldi

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Original recipe yields 1 - 9x5 inch loaf

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
Stir salt, shortening, minced onions, oregano and 2 cups bread flour into yeast mixture. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
Stir dough to deflate and place it into a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until the top of the dough is within 1/2 inch of the top of the pan, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
After loaf has risen, arrange onion slices on top of the loaf. Pour melted butter over the slices and bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
192 cal
10%

Fat
4.8 g
7%

Carbs
31.8 g
10%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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JENNIFERKATIE

Jan. 3, 2004

"This onion bread is the BEST bread i've made in our machine yet!!!...We make it at least once a week and have to make two loaves because my husband and I will devour the first before it finishes cooli..." See moreng!!!!...Just make the dough with the dough cycle in the machine and transfere to a 9x5 loaf pan!!!! This recipie has just the right amt of onion and its a moist bread, not dry like alot of breads are!! Thanks for the recipie!!!"

JULIANSMOMMY

Jan. 3, 2004

"I followed the directions but did not like the results too much. It was kind of heavy, and the taste was a little bland...." See more"

SDPERIOD

Jan. 3, 2004

"This is an old family recipe of mine, too! I grew up with my dad baking this bread (I'm in my forties). My copy is so yellowed and torn it was difficult to read; I had to use a magnifying glass and ..." See morestill had to guess a little. Was going to make it today and thought I'll just see if it is online. Well, what do you know! I don't have to guess - this is the exact same recipe, so I know how good it is!!!"

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