Onion Lovers Twist Bread Food

GARLIC AND ONION CHALLAH BREAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the yeast, warm water and 1 teaspoon of the sugar and give it a little stir. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, until it becomes foamy on top.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl or the bowl of stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix together the flour, kosher salt and remaining 1/4 cup sugar. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the oil and 4 of the eggs.
• When the yeast is foamy, add it to the dry mixture immediately followed by the egg mixture and stir to combine. Knead, either by hand on a floured surface or with a dough hook, adding more white flour as necessary (but resist any urge to add too much!), until you have a smooth and slightly sticky dough, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature until it has doubled in size, about 2 hours. It will take slightly longer if you're using whole wheat flour. Alternatively, you can stick it in the refrigerator overnight and then let it sit at room temperature for about an hour before shaping.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the dough into 6 pieces. Roll out each piece into a large strip, 1/2 to 1/4 inch thick and about 3 inches wide. Brush down each center with melted butter. Down the center, add the chopped onions and garlic. Roll each piece to seal in the onion mixture. Braid 3 of the pieces together, tucking the ends underneath to seal. Repeat with the remaining 3 pieces to make a second loaf. Place on the lined baking sheet and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Allow to rest for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Whisk together the honey and remaining egg in a small bowl. Brush the bread top with the mixture and sprinkle with flaky salt.
• Bake until golden brown and not doughy in the center, about 35 minutes, but start checking at 28 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

ONION LOVER'S TWIST

Steps:

• Grease cookie sheet.
• In large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
• Add 2 cups flour, sugar, water, milk, butter, and egg.
• Blend at low speed until moistened, then beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
• By hand, stir in remaining flour to form a soft dough.
• Cover: let rise in warm place until light and doubled in size, (45-60 minutes).
• While dough is rising, prepare filling by mixing melting 1/4 cu0 butter in saucepan. Add onion, parmesan cheese, sesame or poppy seeds, garlic salt and paprika and mix well; set aside.
• Stir down dough. Toss on floured surface until no longer sticky.
• Roll out to an 18"x12" rectangle; spread with filling.
• Cut lengthwise into 3 strips (18"x4" each), or for 2 loaves, cut into 9"x4" strips.
• Starting with the longer side, roll up each strip; seal edges and ends.
• On a prepared cookie sheet, braid 3 rolls together. If making 2 loaves, repeat process.
• Cover: let rise until doubled, about 40-60 minutes.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm or cool.

ONION LOVER'S TWIST BREAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 F degrees.
• Grease two cookie sheets.
• In a large bowl dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup hot water (105 degrees).
• Add 2 cups flour, the sugar, milk, salt, butter and egg, blending at low speed until moistened.
• Beat 2 minutes at medium speed.
• Stir in remaining flour to form a soft dough.
• Cover and let rise in a warm and dry place until double in bulk, 45-60 minutes.
• Combined all filling ingredients.
• Stir down dough and divide in half.
• Roll each half out to a 18x12" rectangle on a floured surface.
• Cut length-wise in to three 4x18 inch strips.
• Transfer strips to a cookie sheet.
• Fill each strip with filling.
• Use a brush to lightly dampen edges with water and pinched closed.
• Braid the three strips like a pony tail, being sure to pinch ends tightly.
• Tuck them under a bit for a beautiful loaf.
• Repeat with second dough on a second sheet.
• Let rise until double, about 45-60 minutes.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes.
• Brush with butter when removed from the oven for a glossy finish if desired.
• serve warm or cold.