Onion Rolls, Bread Machine

CaliforniaJan's Note:

These are easy with the help of your bread machine and taste way better than the store bought rolls. Directions are given for a 1 1/2 lb. machine. Note: in my photo the rolls are pictured with "Recipe #287863", which is delicious! 6/20/10 note: Many reviewers have noted the dough seems sticky. I always watch my machine as it starts to knead the dough and if it is looking sticky at the time, add more flour then. However, I am changing the recipe from 3 Cups flour to 3 1/4 cups flour today so definitely don't add additional flour unless the dough looks too moist.

• Total Time: 3 hrs
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 10

Yield: 10.0 rolls

Dough

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup onion, minced
• 3/4 cup water, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons water, room temperature
• 1 egg
• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons yeast

Topping

• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter; add onion. Saute onion about 10 minutes until tender, but not browned. Remove pan from heat and allow onion to cool slightly.
2. Reserve 1/4 cup of the onion mixture; set aside. Place remaining onion mixture and dough ingredients in bread pan, select the Dough setting, and press start.
3. When dough cycle is complete, turn dough onto a floured countertop or cutting board. Gently roll and stretch dough into a 12-inch rope. With a sharp knife, divide dough into 10 pieces.
4. Grease a large baking sheet. Roll each piece of dough into a ball and then flatten slightly. Place rolls on prepared sheet. In a small bowl, beat together remaining egg and 1/2 teaspoon salt; brush egg mixture over each roll. Spread approximately 1 teaspoon of reserved onion mixture on each roll. Let rise in warm oven 30 to 45 minutes until doubled. (Hint: To warm oven slightly turn oven on Warm setting for 2 minutes, then turn it off and place covered dough in oven to rise. Remove sheet from oven to preheat.).
5. Preheat oven to 375°F Bake rolls 20 minutes until they are golden and onion is brown, but not burnt. Remove from oven and cool on racks.

Reviews

[Stooch]

These were phenomenal. I have made this one with the breadmaker and once with the kitchenaid mixer and it turned out great both times. I didn't find the dough to be sticky although I used the full 3 and a quarter cups of flour. These are definitely the new sandwich-standard in the house.

[~Nimz~]

These were very good but the dough seemed a little difficult to work with. I added additional flour and that helped some. The flavor was perfect with the use of additional onion powder. Thanks for sharing. Made for ZWT #6 :)

[kellychris]

These were pretty good. The dough was VERY sticky and I took another reviewers suggestion and added more flour.It helped some but it was still very sticky. I made buns,and they cooked up HARD on the outside. I will add more onion, maybe onion powder,too, next time. Made for ZWT6 and the Xtra Hot Dishes.