Swedish Onion Bread
4 servings
60 minutes
Swedish onion bread is a fragrant and tender product that combines the rich flavor of caramelized onions with the softness of airy dough. This bread is a traditional part of Swedish cuisine, known for its simplicity and use of natural ingredients. It is believed that such recipes emerged from Swedish housewives' desire to create delicious and hearty bread from available products. Its golden crust and appetizing shine make it not only tasty but also appealing. Ideal as an accompaniment to soups, meat dishes, or simply with a piece of butter. In Sweden, it is often served during family gatherings, appreciated for its rich aroma and light sweetness of onions. This bread is a true find for lovers of cozy homemade baking.
1
Peel, chop, and sauté the onion in vegetable oil until lightly golden. Let it cool.
- Onion: 300 g
- Butter: 2 teaspoons
2
Sift the flour, make a well in the center and add warmed (not more than 40°C) milk, salt, sugar, melted butter, and yeast.
- Milk: 200 ml
- Salt: 2 teaspoons
- Sugar: 2 teaspoons
- Butter: 2 teaspoons
- Dry yeast: 10 g
3
Mix the ingredients until a uniform, non-sticky mass, add the onion, and start kneading the dough (it is important to knead for at least 20 minutes)
- Onion: 300 g
4
Leave the dough for 2 hours. Then knead and mix again for 5 minutes.
5
Shape the loaf, make decorative cuts.
6
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray/form with parchment paper. Bake for 40 minutes until golden brown.
- Butter: 2 teaspoons
7
To give the product an appetizing glossy shine, beat the yolk and brush the bread 7 minutes before it's done. After cooking, let the bread rest for 7-10 minutes. The baked goods look great with sesame and herbs.