1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package active dry yeast
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
3/4 cup warm milk
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 to 3 1/4 cups all purpose flour

Preparation Instructions:

1. Saute the onion in 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat until slightly brown. Stir often. Set aside to cool.

2. Sprinkle yeast and sugar over warm water in a large mixing bowl. Let stand about 5 minutes.

3. Stir in milk, salt, remaining butter and sauteed onion.

4. Add flour until a soft dough is formed. Add only enough flour to make a non sticky dough. Knead gently.

5. Place in a buttered bowl. Cover.

6. Let rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.

7. Punch down. Divide into 8 equal portions. Shape each into a ball. Flatten into a bun.

8. Place on a greased baking sheet, leaving space between each for rising.

9. Cover. Let rise about 30 minutes.

10. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Cool on rack before slicing.

Tips: Before baking buns, brush tops with a beaten egg and sprinkle with a little reserved sauteed onion. Or for a delicious flavor, sprinkle with cracked pepper. Crack th peppercorns yourself for a coarse peppery grind.

Per serving: 218 calories; 5.1 g protein; 6.2 g fat; 34.9 g carbohydrates; 500 mg sodium.