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Crunchy Onion Loaf
1 pkg. HODGSON MILL ACTIVE DRY YEAST
1/4 c warm water, 100-110 degrees F.
1 c milk
2 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp. minced onion
1 1/2 c HODGSON MILL YELLOW CORN MEAL
1 egg
2 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 to 2 c HODGSON MILL UNBLEACHED WHITE FLOUR
1 c HODGSON MILL BEST FOR BREAD FLOUR
1 tsp HODGSON MILL YELLOW CORN MEAL
Solid shortening to coat 1 large bowl and a baking sheet
or baguette pan
Add yeast to warm water and let stand for 10 minutes. In a large measuring cup or medium-sized saucepan, heat milk andF butter to 135 degrees F. (about 1 1/2 minutes in the microwave or 4 minutes in a saucepan on medium heat). Pour this liquid into a large mixing bowl. Add sugar, salt, and minced onions. Cool to lukewarm. Add corn meal, egg, Parmesan cheese, softened yeast, and mix well (you may use a mixer).
Add flours to make a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and satiny, 10 minutes by hand, or 4 minutes in an electric mixer or food processor fitted with dough hook. Put in greased bowl, turning to coat thoroughly. Cover with damp cloth and allow to rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Knead down dough. Turn into a lightly floured surface. Divide dough in half and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape each piece into a long narrow loaf, about 14 inches long and 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place on prepared sheet or in baguette pans and sprinkle with corn meal. Cover with a damp cloth and allow to rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from pans and cool on racks.
Makes 2 loaves. Each loaf: 1083 calories; 16 g. dietary fiber; 198 g. carbohydrates; 38 g. protein; 21 g. fat; 5 g. saturated fat; 120 mg. cholesterol; 1480 mg. sodium.