Dill Onion Buttermilk Bread

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/3 cup water, lukewarm
• 7 -7 1/2 cups unbleached flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons dill weed
• 1 onion, chopped (medium)
• 3 -4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup water (have more on hand)

Recipe

• 1 make mound of flour directly on counter or table. make a well in the center for the yeast. add the other dry ingredients (onion, dill weed, and salt) around the edge. make sure to keep salt out of the yeast.
• 2 add sugar and the lukewarm water to the yeast. proof yeast until bubbly.
• 3 mix together the melted butter, egg, buttermilk, and 1 cup of water. slowly add to dry ingredients while mixing with the other hand.
• 4 mix together until it forms a ball that is not sticky or dry. it should be soft "like a baby's bottom".
• 5 put in a greased bowl and cover with a light damp towel. let dough rise until doubled (about 45 minutes or so).
• 6 punch dough down and separate into 3 medium loaves. place loaves in greased pans and let rise again for another 45 minutes.
• 7 bake at 350°f for 30 minutes. (i usually check it a little early!).