Walnut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
2. 2
   Add onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Let cool.
4. 4
   Combine milk and sugar in large bowl.
5. 5
   Sprinkle yeast over; stir to blend.
6. 6
   Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Transfer to processor.
8. 8
   Mix in onion mixture, salt and 1 cup flour.
9. 9
   Blend in enough remaining flour, 1 cup at a time, to form smooth ball.
10. 10
    Transfer dough to floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 3 minutes.
11. 11
    Shape dough into ball.
12. 12
    Butter large bowl.
13. 13
    Place dough in bowl; turn to coat.
14. 14
    Cover bowl with clean kitchen towel.
15. 15
    Let dough rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
16. 16
    Butter heavy large baking sheet.
17. 17
    Punch down dough.
18. 18
    Turn out onto floured work surface.
19. 19
    Sprinkle walnuts over; knead to incorporate.
20. 20
    Divide dough in half.
21. 21
    Shape each half into 6-inch round loaf.
22. 22
    Place dough rounds on prepared baking sheet, spacing 4 inches apart.
23. 23
    Flatten slightly.
24. 24
    Cover with dry towel.
25. 25
    Let rise in warm draft-free area until almost doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
26. 26
    Preheat oven to 400F.
27. 27
    Bake until loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on bottom, about 25 minutes.
28. 28
    Transfer to racks; cool.
29. 29
    Serve at room temperature.