French Onion Bread

Name: French Onion Bread
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 3 loaves.
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 5-1/4 to 5-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 4 tablespoons sugar, divided; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1-1/4 cups hot water (120° to 130°); 1 envelope onion soup mix; 3 tablespoons shortening

I make this bread every week. My family never tires of it. I've shared it with friends and have received many compliments.

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
5-1/4 to 5-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
4 tablespoons sugar, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups hot water (120° to 130°)
1 envelope onion soup mix
3 tablespoons shortening

Directions

In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1/2 cup flour, 2 tablespoons sugar and salt; beat until smooth, about 1 minute. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine hot water, soup mix, shortening and remaining sugar. Cool to 115°. Add to yeast mixture with 2 cups flour; mix for 1-2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch the dough down; divide into thirds. Shape into loaves; place in three greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 63 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as French Onion Bread in Country Extra May 1998

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KristineChayes

Oct 14, 2013

I was looking for a bread recipe that was a little different than usual when I found this recipe on Taste of Home's website. I made this bread the other day and was very happy with the results. It has a nice onion taste and a soft texture. My family and I really enjoyed it. The recipe results in three loaves, which is especially nice for company. I'll be making French Onion Bread again and definitely for Thanksgiving.