Hot Onion Squares

Serves:

Ingredients:

2 c Onion, very thinly sliced
7 tb Lard
Cayenne pepper to taste
2 c Bread flour
1 tb Baking powder
3/4 ts Salt
3/4 c Milk
1 lg Egg
3/4 c Sour cream

Method:

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.