Hot Onion Pinwheels

1 1/2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 cup hot water
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon margarine
1 tablespoon dry milk powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
4 onions, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Dissolve yeast in a cup of hot tap water with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Mix 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon powdered milk with 2 cups all purpose flour. Add 1 beaten egg and proofed yeast water. Mix and knead for 10 minutes, adding more flour as needed. Let rise until doubled.

Meanwhile cook 4 large, thinly sliced onions in 4 tablespoons margarine or butter. Stir in red pepper.

Punch down dough, spread into a rectangle. Evenly spread onions on dough, roll up from the short end. With a sharp knife, slice into pinwheels.

Place on a baking sheet, let rise the second time.