Swiss-Onion Bread Ring

With the ease of prepared bread dough, this tempting cheese bread has delicious down-home goodness.  Its pleasant onion flavor goes great with any entree.  You'll find it crisp and golden on the outside, rich and buttery on the inside.

2 1/2 tsp. poppy seeds, divided  
1 tube (17.4 oz) refrigerated white bread dough 
1 cup (4 oz) shredded Swiss cheese  
3/4 cup sliced green onions  
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted.

  Sprinkle 1/2 tsp. poppy seeds in a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan.  Cut the dough into twenty 1-in. pieces; place half in prepared pan.  Sprinkle with half of the cheese and onions.  Top with 1 tsp. poppy seeds; drizzle with half of the butter.  Repeat layers.  Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown.  Immediately invert onto a wire rack.  Serve warm.  

Yield: 1 loaf