Onion Squares

A friend's grandma brought this recipe with her when she emigrated from Italy as a young wife and mother.

2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cups onions, sliced
1 tsp. kosher salt, divided
¼ tsp. black pepper, freshly cracked
2 cups all-purpose flour, unbleached
3 tsp. baking powder
5 Tbsp. shortening
2/3 cup 2% milk
1 large egg, room temperature
¾ cup sour cream

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C/180°C fan, Gas Mark 6).

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened, 8-10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in ½ tsp. salt and the pepper.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and remaining ½ tsp. salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Press into a greased 9" square baking pan; top with onions.

Combine egg and sour cream; spread over onion layer. Bake until golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Cut into squares. Serve warm.

Makes 9 servings.

Nutrition:
1 piece: 256 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 447mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.