Name: Onion Poppy Sesame Bialys
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 2255 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups warm water (105-110 degrees, divided); 1 package active dry yeast; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 tablespoons Crisco (or other solid vegetable shortening); 1/2 cup minced onions; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups bread flour; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup onions (minced); 2 teaspoons poppyseeds; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted); the sponge (above); 1 tablespoon salt; 3 cups bread flour (plus more for dusting work surface)