Hot Onion Squares
Ingredients
2 cup onion, very thinly sliced
7 tbsp lard
1 cayenne pepper to taste
2 cup bread flour
1 tbsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
2/3 cup milk
1 large egg
3/4 cup sour cream
Preparation
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
Servings: 6
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