ONION-CHEESE BREAD

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese, divided
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Preparation

In a small skillet, sauté onion in butter until tender; set aside. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl. Add sautéed onion and 1/2 cup of the cheese, blending well. In a small bowl, combine egg and milk; add to flour mixture and stir together well. Spread dough in a greased 8-inch round baking pan. Sprinkle top with remaining cheese and the poppy seeds. Drizzle with melted butter. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve hot.

—Linda Heurion, Hale County