Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of cheesy onion bread, where the warm aroma of caramelized onions and gooey cheese fills your kitchen. With a crusty exterior and a soft, fluffy interior, this versatile bread is perfect as a side dish or an appetizer for any gathering. Easy to make and sure to impress, each slice promises savory goodness that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (unbleached)
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups sliced sweet onions
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let it rise: Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Sauté onions: While the dough rises, sauté sliced onions in olive oil over medium heat for about 15 minutes until caramelized.
- Combine filling: Mix cooled caramelized onions with shredded cheese.
- Shape the bread: Punch down risen dough, roll into a rectangle, spread onion-cheese mixture evenly, then roll up tightly. Place seam-side down in an oiled loaf pan to rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg