INGREDIENTS: 2 cups water * 1 package dry onion soup mix * 2 tablespoons sugar * 1 teaspoon salt * 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated * 2 tablespoons shortening * 1 envelope dry yeast * 1/4 cup warm water * 5 1/2 cups flour (more if needed)DIRECTIONS: Simmer water and onion soup mix for ten minutes. Add sugar, salt, cheese and shortening. Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm. Dissolve dry yeast in warm water. Mix soup and yeast mixtures. Gradually stir in flour for a dough that can be kneaded. Knead until smooth. Let raise in a bowl until doubled. Turn out onto floured board and punch down. Divide in half. Shape into loaves for a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Let raise until double. Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 to 40 minutes or until brown. If you want to make rolls instead divide and place into 24 muffin tins. Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes or until golden brown. ~ Chef ~
