Golden Onion Rolls

• 2 (1/4 ounce) packets active dry yeast
• 12 cup warm water
• 14 cup sugar
• 14 cup shortening
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 34 cup milk, scalded, cooled to lukewarm
• 2 large eggs
• 5 -5 12 cups flour
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 14 cup butter
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cream
• 1 large egg, slightly beaten
• poppy seed

1. In a small bowl, soften yeast in warm water.
2. In a large bowl, combine sugar, shortening, salt and milk.
3. Blend in 2 eggs and the softened yeast.
4. Gradually add in flour to form a stiff dough.
5. Knead on floured surface until smooth and satiny, 3 to 5 minutes.
6. Place in a greased bowl and cover with a cloth.
7. Let rise in a warm place until light and doubled in size, about 1 hour.
8. Prepare onion filling: saute chopped onions in butter until golden in color.
9. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt.
10. Stir together cream and 2 tablespoons of slightly beaten egg (reserve remaining egg).
11. Set aside to cool.
12. Shape dough into 2-inch balls.
13. Place on greased baking sheets.
14. Flatten and press fingers in center of each ball to form a hollow.
15. Place a tablespoon of filling in each hollow.
16. Brush rolls with remaining beaten egg and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
17. Let rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
18. Pre-heat oven to 400F Bake for 12 to 16 minutes until golden brown.

packets active dry yeast, water, sugar, shortening, salt, milk, eggs, flour, onions, butter, salt, cream, egg

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/golden-onion-rolls-445909 (may not work)