This recipe is based on one from Cooking Light. The original recipe is a sourdough Mennonite recipe, apparently from the Volga German community. Cooking Light simplified it by using yogurt instead of sourdough starter. I've reworked it for the bread machine. It made a big, beautiful and fragrant loaf.
About five minutes before the end of the cycle (or when your machine signals), add the onions.
04After the dough has risen, remove from the bread pan. Shape into a 7 inch round (or your preferred shape, and let rise.
05Preheat oven to 350 deg.
06Beat together the water and egg yolk and brush on the loaf. Sprinkle with the kosher salt, if desired. Make three parallel slashes across the top of the loaf, and place in oven.
07Bake approximately 35 minutes or until loaf tests as done. Let cool completely before slicing.
08Note: I used full-fat yogurt, as the Greek or Arabic yogurt I buy is full-fat. I also needed to add about 1/2 cup flour - this is always a judgment call, so be guided.