Title: Hot Onion Squares
Categories: Bread
Yield: 6 Servings

2	c	Onion, very thinly sliced
7	tb	Lard
		Cayenne pepper to taste
2	c	Bread flour
1	tb	Baking powder
3/4	ts	Salt
2/3	c	Milk
1	lg	Egg
3/4	c	Sour cream

In a heavy skillet, cook the onion in 2 Tbsp lard, over mod-low heat, stirring, until it is golden. Stir in the cayenne and salt and pepper to taste. Reserve the mixture.

Onto a sheet of wax paper, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Sift the mixture again into a bowl. Add the remaining lard, and blend the mixture until it resembles fine meal. Stir in the milk, stirring until the dough is combined well. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead it for 30 seconds. Pat into a 9-inch square, press it evenly into a greased 9-inch baking pan and top with the onion mixture.

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, sour cream, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour this over the onion mixture, using a spatula to cover the onion mixture evenly.

Bake in the middle of a preheated 450f oven for 20-25 minutes or until it is cooked through. Cut into squares and serve hot.

a 1943 Gourmet Mag. favorite

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