French Onion Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix yeast, sugar and 2 cups flour.
2. 2
   Mix one of the cups of water heated to hot with soup mix.
3. 3
   Let stand until cool; add rest of water.
4. 4
   Stir in the shortening until melted.
5. 5
   Add to this the flour mixture.
6. 6
   Beat 2 minutes, adding gradually about 3 1/2 cups flour or until very stiff dough.
7. 7
   Knead until smooth.
8. 8
   Put in a greased bowl; turn to grease top.
9. 9
   Cover; let rise in warm place until double, about 30 minutes.