Sesame Onion Bread....

(Note: this is not my bread....unfortuantely)

1 pkg (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast
1 1/4 c. warm water, divided
1 c. warm sour cream
3 eggs
1 envelope onion soup
2 TB softened butter
2 TB sugar
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
6 1/2- 6 3/4 all purpose flour
1 TB cold water
3 TB sesame seeds

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 c. warm water; let stand for 5 minutes
Add sour cream, 2 eggs, soup mix, butter, sugar, salt, baking soda, and remaining warm water. Mix. Stir in enough flour to form soft dough.

Turn onto a floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic...about 6-8 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl; turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in warm place about 1 hour.
Punch down dough...turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 6 portions. Shape each portion into a 15 inch rope. Place 3 ropes on a greased baking sheet...braid...pinch ends to seal...and tuck ends under. Repeat with the other ropes. Cover and let ruse until doubled - about 1 hour.

Beat cold water and remaining eggs - brush over dough. Sprinkle with seeds.

Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until brown.

This bread should not be eaten without the
Caramelized Onion Butter

1 TB diced onion
6 TB butter, softened, divided
1 garlic clove
1 pkg cream cheese, cubed
1/2 tsp minced fresh parsley

In a large skillet, saute onion in 1 TB butter till brown. Add garlic - cook 1-2 minutes or until brown. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, onions parsley and remaining butter until creamy.

So, that's that. It is obviously not 'weight watchers' friendly...but one slice never killed anyone. When I made the bread, I think I severely wounded the yeast because my bread didn't rise at all in that first hour, so I just braided it and cooked it without letting it rise the second time. It turned out just fine...it sort of has a bagel texture to it...not quite as thick. I didn't use sesame seeds and I also didn't use parsley in the onion butter.

I'm headed up to Idaho tomorrow, so I probably won't have a new blog until Monday...or Tuesday...