These French Onion Bread Rolls combine the savory goodness of caramelized onions with the soft, fluffy texture of homemade bread, thanks to the power of Red Star® All-Natural Active Dry Yeast. The perfect balance of sweet and savory will have you coming back for more.
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French Onion Bread Rolls
Makes 12 rolls
Ingredients
- Do-It-All Dough
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 1/3 cup (75 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons (4 grams) fresh thyme leaves
- Caramelized Onions (recipe follows)
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded Gruyère cheese, divided
- 1 large egg (50 grams), room temperature
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) water
Instructions
- Lightly spray a 12-cup muffin pan with baking spray with flour.
- Punch down Do-It-All Dough, and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll dough into a 18x12-inch rectangle with one long side closest to you.
- In a small bowl, stir together butter and thyme. Using a small offset spatula, spread onto dough, leaving a 1⁄2-inch border on long side closest to you. Spread Caramelized Onions evenly onto butter mixture; sprinkle with 1⁄2 cup (57 grams) cheese. Fold top half down, lightly pressing to adhere. Trim short sides; cut into 12 equal strips (about 1½ inches each).
- Cut 1 strip into 3 equal strands, leaving 1⁄2 inch from the folded end intact. Braid strands loosely, pinching end to adhere. Carefully roll ends of braid under to create a knotted roll. Place in a prepared muffin cup. Repeated with remaining dough strips. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft- free place (75°F/24°C) until puffed, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In another small bowl, whisk together egg and 1 tablespoon (15 grams) water. Using a pastry brush, carefully brush onto dough.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1⁄2 cup (57 grams) cheese onto rolls, and bake until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted in center registers at least 190°F (88°C), 8 to 10 minutes more. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Serve warm, or remove from pan, and let cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Caramelized Onions
Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 pound (454 grams) sweet yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 9 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon (1.5 grams) kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 gram) ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) dry white wine
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or large stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 15 minutes. Stir in salt, sugar, and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is deep golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Increase heat to high. Add wine; cook, stirring frequently, until most of liquid has evaporated. Transfer to a heatproof bowl, and let cool completely.
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