Easy Homemade Onion Bread Recipe

Simmer water and onion soup mix for ten minutes. Add sugar, salt, cheese and shortening. Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm. Dissolve dry yeast in warm water. Mix soup and yeast mixtures. Gradually stir in flour for a dough that can be kneaded. Knead until smooth. Let raise in a bowl until doubled. Turn out onto floured board and punch down. Divide in half. Shape in loaves for a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Let raise until double. Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 to 40 minutes or until brown.