Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed French onion soup
  • 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup grated romano cheese
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of the flour with the sugar and yeast.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the soup and butter until very warm.
  • Butter does not need to completely melt.
  • With mixer at low speed, gradually pour soup mixture into dry ingredients, mixing well.
  • At medium speed, beat 3 minutes or until smooth.
  • Add egg, cheese and 1 cup of the flour.
  • Beat 2 minutes more.
  • With a spoon, stir in enough of the remaining 1 cup flour to make a stiff batter.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled; about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Grease a 1 1/2 quart casserole.
  • Stir down batter and turn into casserole.
  • Cover and let rise again until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Brush bread with water and sprinkle sesame seeds over top.
  • Bake 50 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when tapped with finger.
  • Remove from pan and cool on wire rack before slicing.