Description
A delightful recipe for Savory Onion Bread that is perfect for enjoying with soups or as a tasty sandwich base. This savory bread features a golden crust and a soft, flavorful crumb with the delicious addition of caramelized onions and cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Sauté Onions: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onions until soft and golden. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk milk, oil, and eggs until well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just moistened. Fold in cooked onions and cheddar if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake for 45–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Garnish: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Garnish with parsley or chives if desired.
Notes
- This bread is a great accompaniment to soups, stews, or as a base for sandwiches.
- For richer flavor, use caramelized onions instead of sautéed.
- Enhance with a pinch of thyme or rosemary for added herbal notes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
