1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1 tbsp. onion, minced
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1 1/2 tbsp. Italian seasoning
2 pkgs. active dry yeast
1 c. each warm water & warm milk
1/4 c. cooking oil
1 egg
2 1/2 - 3 c. plain flour

Combine first 6 ingredients. Over low heat warm next 3 ingredients and blend at low speed until moist. Beat at medium speed for 3 minutes.

By hand, stir in plain flour until stiff batter is formed. Cover and let rise until double in size, 50 minutes in warm place. Stir down. Spoon into greased loaf pan or bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Loaf sounds hollow when thumped. Brush with melted butter. Rub with coarse salt (optional). Cool 10 minutes and serve.

Great hot or cold with cheeses, soups, fish and Italian dishes. May be sliced in strips and used with fondue or dips.