Caramelized Onion Bread

Soft and fluffy bread that is so flavourful, easy to make, great aroma, and tastes incredibly good. This recipe is a solid keeper.

INGREDIENTS

CARAMELIZED ONION

• Vegetable oil – 4 tablespoons
• Big onion – 1, sliced or finely chopped
• Salt – 1/2 teaspoon

DOUGH

• Lukewarm water – 1/4 cup
• Yeast – 1 tablespoon
• Sugar – 1/2 teaspoon

• Egg – 1, optional
• Sugar – 4 tablespoons, optional
• All-purpose or bread flour – 4 cups
• Salt – 2 teaspoon
• Lukewarm water – 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons

PROCEDURE

Step 1

Heat up the oil in a pan over medium heat. When hot, add the onion and fry until it is caramelized.

Step 2

Season with salt and continue frying for about a minute.

Step 3

Take off the heat and set aside to cool.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, pour in the 1/4 cup of lukewarm water, yeast, and 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. Stir and set aside for 10 minutes until it blooms.

Step 5

After 10 minutes, add the egg.

Step 6

Add the sugar, flour, salt, caramelized onion, and 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of lukewarm water.

Step 7

Knead until the dough is smooth. This should take between 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 8

Transfer the dough into an oiled bowl, cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and place it in a warm spot until it doubles in size. About 1 hour 30 minutes.

Step 9

Deflate the dough

Step 10

Divide into two

Step 11

Shape and place into a buttered pan.

Step 12

I shaped the other piece of dough into a ball. Cover and place in a warm spot until it doubles in size. About 1 hour.

Step 13

I sprinkled the top with a bit of flour and slashed it with a sharp blade.

Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 30 minutes or until done.

Step 14

Remove from the oven a place on a wire rack to cool.

Step 15

Slice and enjoy!

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