Onion Batter Bread

I had to try this and it turned out awesome! My kids devoured the first loaf in minutes. Found from Grandma's Secrets.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 2 loafs

Ingredients

• 4 1⁄2 teaspoons dry yeast
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 2  cups  lukewarm water
• 4 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3  tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 (2 ounce) envelope  onion soup mix
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons  melted butter

Directions

1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in lukewarm water in a large bowl.
2. Add 3 cups flour, softened butter, onion soup mix and salt to yeast mixture.
3. Beat with an electric mixer set at medium-high for 2 minutes. Add remaining flour and beat until blended.Let rise, covered, until almost double in size, about 30 minutes.
4. Generously butter two 71/2 x 4 inch loaf pans.
5. Stir down the dough. Spoon into prepared pans.Let rise, covered until dough reaches tops of pans, about 1 1/2 hours.
6. Preheat oven to 375.
7. Bake bread until browned, about 50-55 minutes.
8. Invert onto wire racks. Brush with melted butter.