Onion Buns

This is the only bread I can ever get to work, so if I can do it, so can you.

7g (1/4 oz) dried yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped*
4 cups plain flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 egg, lightly beaten

Mix the yeast, sugar and 1/2 cup or warm water in a bowl. Cover and set aside in a warm place for 1 mins, or until frothy. Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onion until golden.
Sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Stir in the onion and make a well in the centre. Pour in 1 cup of warm water and the yeast. Mix to a soft dough and knead for 10 mins or until smooth. Put in an oiled bowl, cover with greased plastic wrap and leave for 1 hour, or until doubled in size. Grease 12 1/2 cup muffin tins (or you can use a plain baking tray).
Punch down the dough, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 1 minute. Divide the dough into 12 portions and shape into balls. Place each ball in a muffin tin (or on the tray), cover with a damp towel and set aside in a warm place for 30 mins, or until well risen. Preheat the oven to 180oC (350oF). Brush the buns with the beaten. Bake for 30 mins or until crusty.

*I also sometimes add parsley and parmesan cheese, which works nicely.