A rustic loaf of bread with a golden cheesy crust and caramelized onions throughout.

Caramelized Onion and Gruyere Bread

Caramelized Onion and Gruyere Bread

Category Side Dish
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Style French
Technique Sautéing
Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · June 21, 2023

A little about this dish

This French-inspired recipe is perfect for a chilly day. This bread is flavored with caramelized onions and gruyere cheese, making it a warm and savory treat. It's a simple recipe that doesn't require many ingredients, but the result is a bread that's full of flavor and perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Ingredients (for 4)

  • Bread flour3 cups
  • Instant yeast1 envelope
  • Warm water1 cup
  • Medium onion1thinly sliced
  • Gruyere cheese1 cupshredded
  • Olive oil2 tablespoons
  • Salt1 teaspoon
  • Sugar1 teaspoon
  • Butter1 tablespoon

Preparation

  1. Step 1 — 🧅🍳🔥
    In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onions in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until caramelized. Set aside.
  2. Step 2 — 🥣🤝🧅
    In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, salt, sugar, and caramelized onions. Mix well.
  3. Step 3 — 💧🌬️🥣👊
    Slowly add warm water and mix until a sticky dough forms. Knead dough for 10 minutes. Add more flour if too sticky.
  4. Step 4 — 🥣👶💤1️⃣🕐
    Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  5. Step 5 — 🔥👀🕓🧂
    Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
  6. Step 6 — 🥖➡️🥏🧀🥄
    Shape the dough into a round loaf and place on the baking sheet. Mix the shredded cheese with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle on top of the bread dough.
  7. Step 7 — 👨‍🍳👨‍🍳🔥🥖🕒👂
    Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
  8. Step 8 — 👨‍🍳👋🧈🥖🔪
    Remove from the oven, brush with melted butter, and let cool before slicing and serving.

A final fox tip

For a twist, you can add chopped rosemary to the dough while kneading. This bread goes great with a hearty soup or a charcuterie board.

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