Onion Pull Apart Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Butter a 9-inch round cake pan and set aside.
2. 2
   Butter a large bowl and set aside.
3. 3
   In a small bowl combine yeast, sugar and water.
4. 4
   Let mixture stand 5 minutes or until foamy and then stir until dissolved.
5. 5
   Stir in buttermilk and egg.
6. 6
   In a large mixing bowl combine 2 1/4 cups flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
7. 7
   Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in buttermilk/yeast mixture, stirring to combine.
8. 8
   Stir in 6 tablespoons softened butter and mix on medium high speed using dough hooks on an electric mixer for 10 minutes or mix by hand with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.
9. 9
   Put dough on a floured board and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons flour.
10. 10
    Knead until smooth (5 minutes).
11. 11
    Transfer dough to the buttered bowl and cover with plastic wrap and/or a damp towel.
12. 12
    Let rise until double (1 hour).
13. 13
    Slice 1 1/2 pound of the onions into 1/4-inch slices and chop the remaining 1/2 pound onions.
14. 14
    Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
15. 15
    Add onions, raise heat to high, and cook, stirring for 5 minutes or until onions are soft.
16. 16
    Remove from heat.
17. 17
    Stir in nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
18. 18
    Let cool.
19. 19
    Punch down dough and turn onto a floured board.
20. 20
    Roll dough into a 17x10-inch rectangle and brush with 3 tablespoons melted butter.
21. 21
    Spread onions over dough.
22. 22
    Starting at one long edge, roll dough into a log, pressing seam to seal.
23. 23
    Cut into 12 slices.
24. 24
    Arrange slices, cut side up, in the prepared pan and brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
25. 25
    Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
26. 26
    Preheat oven to 375F.
27. 27
    Bake rolls for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.