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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