Toasted Caraway Salt Rub Food

SODA BREAD WITH CARAMELIZED ONION AND CARAWAY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat saute the onions, garlic and bay leaf for about 25 minutes. The onions will turn a deep golden color.
• Cool the onion mixture slightly, discard the bay leaf, and puree the onions in a blender.
• Position an oven rack in the center of the oven. Line a baking sheet or cookie sheet with parchment paper.
• Sift the flour, sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the caraway seeds.
• Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Whisk the buttermilk and yogurt in a small bowl. Add the buttermilk, yogurt and onions to the flour. Stir together only until mixed. DO NOT overstir.
• Turn dough out on a lightly floured board and knead until dough is smooth, about 2 minutes.
• Shape the dough into a 6-inch diameter by 2 1/2-inch-high round.
• Place dough on the baking sheet. If desired, using a sharp knife, cut a deep cross design in the top center of dough.
• Dust the top of the dough with a light dusting of flour.
• Bake the bread for approximately 55 minutes or until light brown and crusty on the outside. The loaf is baked thoroughly when you hear a "hollow" sound when tapped on top of the loaf.
• Transfer to wire rack to cool.

CARAWAY SALT STICKS

Steps:

• Knead oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds into dough in a large bowl until oil is absorbed, then divide dough into 16 pieces.
• Loosely cover with plastic wrap and let stand 30 minutes.
• Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 375°F.
• Roll each piece of dough into a thin log as long as the width of your baking sheets.
• Divide logs between 2 ungreased baking sheets, then brush lightly with some of egg wash and sprinkle with salt and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds.
• Bake breadsticks, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until just golden, about 25 minutes.