This Caramelized Onion Bread is by far one of my favorite bread recipes. It is soft and fluffy and the flavor from the onions bring makes you want more and more. It smells wonderful while baking and tastes incredibly good.
The recipe is easy and takes only a few minutes to prepare. This caramelized onion bread is going to be devoured so quickly that you might need to consider making two loaves instead of one.
How to make caramelized onion bread
To make this delicious caramelized onion bread, start by heating oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and cook until it becomes soft and turns golden brown. Season with a pinch of salt, then set the onions aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and chopped green onion leaves. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the fresh yeast with salt in 1/3 cup (80 ml) of water. Once dissolved, add the yeast mixture to the flour along with the remaining 1 cup (240 ml) of water. Mix everything together until it starts to come together, then add the cooled caramelized onions.
Knead the dough until it is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough sit at room temperature for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, transfer it to a floured surface and shape it into a loaf. Place the loaf into a greased 6×10 inch (15×25 cm) baking tray or a regular loaf pan. Let the dough rise again for about 30 minutes. If desired, sprinkle a bit of salt and some additional chopped green onion leaves on top of the loaf for added flavor and visual appeal.
Preheat your oven to 470°F (240°C). Place a small pot of water at the base of the oven to create steam, which helps achieve a nice crust on the bread. Bake the loaf for 15 minutes with the steam, then carefully remove the pot of water from the oven. Reduce the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy the rich, savory flavor of the caramelized onion bread on its own or with your favorite toppings.
Hope you will try this Caramelized Onion Bread recipe and enjoy these as much as we did. If you do, make sure to share the photos with me on Instagram. Would love to see how these turn out for you.
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