German Onion Bread

Directions

1. 1
   In large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Add shortening, salt, sugar, onions and 1 1/2 cups flour.
3. 3
   Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed or 300 strokes by hand.
4. 4
   Scrape sides of bowl often.
5. 5
   Add remaining flour; blend with spoon until smooth, scraping batter from sides of bowl.
6. 6
   Cover with cloth; let rise in warm place until double in bulk (about 30 minutes).
7. 7
   Stir down batter by beating about 25 strokes.
8. 8
   Spread evenly into greased loaf pan.
9. 9
   Batter will be sticky; flour hands and pat top and sides to smooth.
10. 10
    Let rise again to double in bulk, about 45 minutes.
11. 11
    Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in a 375° oven.
12. 12
    Remove from pan at once.
13. 13
    Cool away from draft.