Breads

Rosemary Onion Bread

Servings

1 large loaf

Level

Easy

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (½ stick) Challenge Unsalted Butter
  • 2 cups onion, finely chopped
  • 1 envelope active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 cup warm water (110-115°F)
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped

Directions

  • 1
    Melt butter in sauté pan over medium-low heat; add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and golden colored (about 20 minutes). Let cool.
  • 2
    In a large mixing bowl, combine yeast, sugar, ½ cup of flour and warm water; let mixture stand until foamy (about 20-25 minutes).
  • 3
    To the yeast mixture, add half of the remaining flour along with rosemary and salt; mix well with a heavy-duty mixer or wooden spoon.
  • 4
    Gradually add the rest of the flour and the onion/butter mixture to form stiff, slightly sticky dough.
  • 5
    Knead with a dough hook of an electric mixer for 10 minutes or transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead by hand until smooth and satiny, about 15 minutes.
  • 6
    Shape dough into a slightly flattened ball and place on a buttered baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled (45-60 minutes).
  • 7
    Bake 400°F for 30 minutes or until browned.
  • 8
    For a tender crust, lightly brush warm loaf with butter.