Description
Savory cheesy onion bread offers a delightful blend of caramelized onions and melted cheese. Warm, crusty slices pair perfectly with soups or salads, inviting you to savor each comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough Ingredients:
- 450 g (15.87 ounces) flour
- 215 ml (7.27 fluid ounces) milk
- 1 egg
- 35 g (1.23 ounces) butter
- 12 g (0.42 ounces) honey
- 8 g (0.28 ounces) salt
- 7 g (0.25 ounces) instant yeast
Cheese Mixture Ingredients:
- 225 g (7.94 ounces) young cheese
- 100 g (3.53 ounces) cheese spread
Topping Ingredients:
- 75 g (2.65 ounces) yellow onion
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by warming milk to 35-40C, then blend with honey and instant yeast. Allow the mixture to foam for 5 minutes, developing a rich, active culture.
- Incorporate the egg into the yeast mixture, then gradually fold in flour. Add softened butter and salt, kneading until the dough transforms into a smooth, elastic consistency.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, draping with a damp cloth. Position in a warm environment, enabling the dough to expand and double in volume within 1-1.5 hours.
- Prepare the filling by grating young cheese and blending with cheese spread. Finely dice yellow onions, creating a fragrant topping component.
- Deflate the risen dough and roll out on a floured surface. Distribute the cheese mixture evenly, maintaining a small border around the edges.
- Carefully roll the dough, creating a compact log. Position in a greased loaf pan, ensuring even placement.
- Allow the shaped bread to rise again, becoming noticeably puffy over 45-60 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 190-200C. Whisk the remaining egg and generously brush across the bread’s surface.
- Scatter diced onions uniformly over the bread’s top, creating a flavorful crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until achieving a golden-brown color. Test doneness by tapping the bottom – a hollow sound indicates perfect baking.
- Reduce oven temperature to 180-190C if browning occurs too rapidly.
- Rest the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling before slicing.
Notes
- Yeast Activation Matters: Use fresh instant yeast and ensure milk is precisely lukewarm to help activate the yeast perfectly without killing it.
- Kneading Technique: Knead the dough thoroughly until smooth and elastic, which develops gluten and creates a soft, tender bread texture.
- Temperature Control: Watch the bread carefully during baking, as ovens vary; cover with foil if browning too quickly to prevent burning while ensuring even cooking.
- Versatile Filling Options: Experiment with different cheese combinations like sharp cheddar, gouda, or even add herbs like thyme or chives to customize the bread’s flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg