Onion Bread

 

Onion Bread

 

Prep Time:	2 hr
Cook Time:	40 min
Servings:	2 loaves

 

Ingredients:

           

v	2 Tbsp	Active Dry Yeast
v	4 Tbsp	Sugar
v	3 C	Warm Water
v	4 tsp	Kosher Salt
v	2 Tbsp	Shortening
v	2 tsp	Dried Oregano
v	½	Medium Onion, diced
v	7 C	Unbleached All-Purpose flour
v	1/2	Medium Onion Sliced
v	2 Tbsp	Butter Melted

           

 

Directions:

           

1.      In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.

 

2.      Stir salt, shortening, minced onions, oregano and 4 cups bread flour into yeast mixture. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

 

3.      Arrange sliced onions on the bottom of prepared bread forms. Deflate and place it into prepared bread forms on top of the sliced onions. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise for about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

 

4.      After loaf has risen, place loaves on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Brush melted butter over the slices and bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack.