Buttery Onion Braid

Yield: 1 pound loaf (10 servings)

Ingredients

• 1 (1 pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
• 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Divide dough into thirds. Roll each section into a 36 inch rope.
3. Combine butter, onion, and poppy seeds in a large bowl. Dip each rope in mixture and place side by side on a large cookie sheet. Pinch 3 ropes together at one end. Braid ropes. Transfer completed braid to Deep Dish Baker. Shape into a circle, pinching ends together to seal. Pour any remaining butter mixture over top of braid. Cover with Baking Bowl and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled.
4. Bake for 10 minutes.
5. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F and continue to bake for 20 minutes.
6. Remove Baking Bowl and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Per serving: Approximately 169 calories and 8 gram of fat

Attribution

Recipe credit: Pampered Chef