Homemade Onion Bread

Ingredients
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 package dry onion soup mix
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons shortening


Cooking Direction
Simmer water and onion soup mix for ten minutes. Add sugar, salt, cheese and shortening. Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm. Dissolve one package dry yeast in 1/4-cup warm water. Mix soup and yeast mixtures. Gradually stir in 5-1/2 to 6 cups flour for a dough that can be kneaded. Knead until smooth. Let raise in a bowl until doubled. Turn out onto floured board and punch down. Divide in half. Shape in loaves for a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Let raise until double. Bake at 400° for 30 to 40 minutes or until brown.