Onion Rolls

These onion rolls are so soft and delish. One of my favorite sandwiches is ham & cheese on a onion rolls. If your family doesn't like onions, make the recipe without the onions.

ONION ROLLS 

(makes 8)

Ingredients:

*1/2 tablespoon olive oil

*1/2 medium onion, chopped

*3/4 cup lukewarm milk (110 degrees)

*5 tablespoons lukewarm water (110 degrees)

*3 tablespoons butter, softened

*3 tablespoons sugar

*1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast (2 1/2 teaspoons)

*2 teaspoons salt

*1 teaspoon onion powder

*1/4 cup instant potato flakes

*3 cups all-purpose flour

*1 egg white

*1 tablespoon water

*1/8-1/4 cup minced onion

Directions:

~In a small fry pan saute onions in olive oil until translucent.

~Remove and let cool.

~Place in the bread machinein this order, milk, water, butter, salt, sugar, cooled sautéed onions, onion powder, potato flakes, flour and yeast.

~Select the 'Dough Cycle'and press start.

~When the cycle has completed, remove dough from bread machine.

~Knead dough on a lightly floured surface.

~Cut into 8 equal pieces, and form into balls.

~Let them relax for a minute, and then gently flatten the balls until they are about 4" round.

~Place on a baking sheet and cover with a damp towel.

~Let rise until doubled in a draft free area (40-60 minutes).

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

~Whisk together the egg white and water in a small bowl.

~Gently bush over the tops of the rolls, and sprinkle with minced onion.

~Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

~Brush the buns with butter after they come out of the oven (optional).

~Cool completely before cutting them in half (horizontally).

Variation:

`Substitute minced onions for poppy seeds.

`Substitute minced onions for sesame seeds.

`Substitueminced onions for parmesan cheese.

`Substitue minced onions for 3 tablespoons of garlic powder.

(One of my favorite sandwiches: ham & cheese on a onion roll)

Helpful Hint:

To help with the rising (quicker) of the bread and to make your bread moister add a pan off boiling water to a cold oven and let the bread rise in the oven.