Recipe

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• 4 3/4 cups bread flour
• 3 tbsp white sugar
• 2 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 (.25 oz) package active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm milk
• 2 tbsp margarine, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sourdough starter
• 1 extra large egg
• 1 tbsp water
• 1/4 cup chopped onion

• 1 In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, sugar, salt, and dry yeast. Add milk and softened butter or margarine. Stir in starter. Mix in up to 3 3/4 cups flour gradually, you may need more depending on your climate.
• 2 Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and knead for 8 to 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turn once to oil surface, and cover. Allow to rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in volume.
• 3 Punch down, and let rest 15 minutes. Shape into loaves. Place on a greased baking pan. Allow to rise for 1 hour, or until doubled.
• 4 Brush egg wash over tops of loaves, and sprinkle with chopped onion.
• 5 Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or till done.