Cheesy Homemade Onion Bread (Print Version)
A soft, pillowy bread filled with creamy cheese and topped with sweet yellow onions - the perfect side for any meal or delicious on its own.
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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215 ml milk
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12 g honey
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7 g instant yeast
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1 egg
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450 g flour
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35 g butter
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8 g salt
→ Cheese Mixture
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225 g young cheese
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100 g cheese spread
→ Topping
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75 g yellow onion
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1 egg
# Instructions:
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Warm the milk to lukewarm temperature (35-40°C). Add honey and instant yeast, stir gently and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Beat in the egg, then gradually mix in the flour. Add softened butter and salt, then knead until smooth and elastic.
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Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1-1.5 hours.
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While the dough rises, grate the young cheese and mix it with the cheese spread. Finely dice the yellow onion and set aside for the topping.
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Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface. Spread the cheese mixture evenly, leaving a small border. Roll up the dough and place it in a greased loaf pan or on a baking sheet.
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Cover the shaped bread and let it rise again until noticeably puffy, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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Preheat the oven to 190-200°C. Beat the remaining egg and brush it over the top of the bread. Sprinkle the diced onions evenly over the top.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. If it browns too quickly, lower the temperature to 180-190°C.
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Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
# Notes:
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This bread is best enjoyed fresh on the day it's made.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
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For a more complex flavor, try using different types of cheese in the filling.