Onion Batter Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast and sugar in lukewarm water in a large bowl.
2. 2
   Add 3 cups flour, softened butter, onion soup mix and salt to yeast mixture.
3. 3
   Beat with an electric mixer set at medium-high for 2 minutes. Add remaining flour and beat until blended.Let rise, covered, until almost double in size, about 30 minutes.
4. 4
   Generously butter two 71/2 x 4 inch loaf pans.
5. 5
   Stir down the dough. Spoon into prepared pans.Let rise, covered until dough reaches tops of pans, about 1 1/2 hours.
6. 6
   Preheat oven to 375.
7. 7
   Bake bread until browned, about 50-55 minutes.
8. 8
   Invert onto wire racks. Brush with melted butter.