Onion Casserole Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 c. flour, divided
1 Tbsp. instant minced onion, toasted
1 tsp. salt
1 pkg. RapidRise yeast
1 1/4 c. hot water (125~ to 130~)
1 Tbsp. margarine, softened
1 egg

Preparation

Set aside 1 cup flour.
In large bowl, mix remaining flour, onion, salt and yeast.
Stir water and margarine into dry mixture, beat by hand 30 seconds.
Mix in only enough reserved flour to make very thick batter.
Place in greased 1 1/2-quart casserole. With floured hands, smooth top of dough in casserole.
Fill large pan with hot tap water 1-inch deep.
Place casserole in water. Cover, let rise 25 minutes.
Break beaten egg on loaf.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 25 minutes or until done.
Loosen bread from casserole, using flexible spatula.
Remove and cool on wire rack.