Delicious Homemade Onion Rolls Recipe

Contents

• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Tips and Variations
• CHEF’s Tips

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 500g all-purpose flour
• 300ml lukewarm water
• 10g active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Onion Filling:

• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon oregano (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the filling: Sauté the chopped onion in olive oil until golden brown. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Set aside.
2. Prepare the dough: In a bowl, mix the lukewarm water with the yeast and sugar. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
3. Gradually add the olive oil, salt, and all-purpose flour, mixing until a homogeneous dough is formed.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
5. Let the dough rest in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and spread the onion filling evenly over it.
7. Roll up the dough like a jelly roll and cut into slices approximately 3 cm thick.
8. Place the rolls on a greased and floured baking sheet.
9. Let the rolls rest for another 20 minutes.
10. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. The secret is patience for the onion bread to rise!

Tips and Variations

• Add grated Parmesan cheese on top of the rolls before baking for an extra touch of flavor.
• Try using other types of onions, such as red onion, for a different flavor profile.
• For softer onion bread, add a little milk powder to the dough.
• Freeze the baked rolls to always have a delicious snack on hand.

CHEF’s Tips

To achieve perfect onion rolls, water temperature is crucial. The water should be lukewarm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast. Also, kneading the dough well is essential to develop gluten and ensure the rolls’ softness. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, but be careful not to overdo it and make the rolls dry. The onion filling should be well sautéed to release its sweet flavor, which will perfectly contrast with the onion bread dough. An extra tip is to brush the rolls with egg yolk before baking to ensure a golden and appetizing color. Serve your onion rolls warm, accompanied by good extra virgin olive oil or a seasoned butter. Enjoy every bite of this delicious onion bread!