Directions: |
Directions:In the bowl of an electric mixer, thoroughly mix 2 ½ cups flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
Combine water and milk in a saucepan. Heat over low heat until liquids are very warm (120°F to 130°), Gradually add to dry ingredients and beat 3 minutes at medium speed, scrapping bowl occasionally. Mix cheese and ½ cup flour; add to mixture. Beat at high speed 2 minutes, scrapping bowl occasionally. Mix onions and ½ cup flour; add to mixture. Beat at high speed 2 minutes, scrapping bowl occasionally. Stir in enough flour to make a stiff dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured board. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover; let rise in a warm place, free from draft, until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down, cover; let rise in a warm place, free from draft, until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. Punch dough down; turn out onto board. Cover; let rest 15 minutes.
Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 14 by 9-inch rectangle. Shape into loaves. Place in 2 greased 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pans. Cover; let rise in a warm place, free from draft, until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
Bake on lowest rack position in a preheated 375°F oven for about 40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes in pan, Remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack. Brush tops with melted butter while still warm. |