Yeast loaf flavoured with fried onion and topped with onion rings.

Steps

1. Sift flour and salt into a bowl and leave in a warm place.
2. Heat milk and water.
3. Pour yeast and sugar over warm liquid. Leave in a warm place until frothy.
4. Chop one onion finely and fry for 3 minutes in 1 oz butter. Drain and cool.
5. Rub remaining butter into flour.
6. Make a well in the centre, pour in the yeast mixture and lightly beaten egg. Add cooked onion. Mix to a soft dough adding more liquid if needed.
7. Turn on a lightly floured board and knead well.
8. Place in a greased bowl and cover with a damp cloth.
9. Meanwhile cut remaining onion in rings and fry until golden brown; drain well.
10. Re-knead dough. Shape into a thick square and place in a well greased loaf pan.
11. Arrange onion rings on top. Allow to rise.
12. Brush gently with beaten egg.
13. Bake in a hot oven until golden for 40–45 minutes.