French Onion Bread

Ingredients (8)

• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 5-1/4 to 5-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 4 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/4 cups hot water (120° to 130°)
• 1 envelope onion soup mix
• 3 tablespoons shortening