Cheesy Onion Soup Rolls

2h 30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the onions thinly.
  2. 2Transfer sliced onions to a pan.
  3. 3Sauté the onions with butter, salt, and sugar for a few hours until caramelized, then let cool.
  4. 4In a large bowl, add warm water and sugar.
  5. 5Add active dry yeast to the bowl and let it bloom until foamy.
  6. 6Add melted butter and an egg to the yeast mixture and mix.
  7. 7Add bread flour, onion powder, thyme, and salt to the wet ingredients.
  8. 8Once the mixture looks shaggy, add the chopped caramelized onions.
  9. 9Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes.
  10. 10Place the dough in a bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  11. 11Prepare the butter spread by mixing soft unsalted butter, thyme, onion powder, and black pepper in a bowl.
  12. 12Punch down the risen dough and roll it out.
  13. 13Spread the butter mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough.
  14. 14Evenly sprinkle the remaining caramelized onions over the butter mixture.
  15. 15Evenly sprinkle the shredded gruyère, mozzarella, and provolone/Swiss cheeses over the onions.
  16. 16Optionally, add some of the cheese blend to the bottom of the baking pan.
  17. 17Roll the dough tightly into a log.
  18. 18Cut the log into about 8-9 pieces.
  19. 19Place the cut rolls into the prepared baking dish.
  20. 20Let the rolls rise for another 30-40 minutes.
  21. 21Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 28-35 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
  22. 22Optionally, brush the baked rolls with melted butter, sprinkle with parsley/chives, and flakey salt.

Ingredients

  • 3 large yellow onions
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 cup warm water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 egg, room temp
  • 0.33 cup cooled caramelized onions, chopped
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, soft
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup remaining caramelized onions
  • 1 cup gruyère cheese
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup provolone or Swiss cheese
  • melted butter
  • parsley/chives
  • flakey salt

Equipment

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Tips

  • Slice onions thin.
  • Sauté onions on medium/medium-low heat.
  • Let caramelized onions cool before using in the dough.
  • Bloom yeast until it is foamy.
  • Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes.
  • Let dough rise until doubled in size.
  • Roll dough out after the first rise.
  • Shred cheese and set aside.
  • Spread butter mixture over rolled out dough.
  • Evenly sprinkle caramelized onions and then cheese over the butter mixture.
  • Roll the dough tightly.
  • Adding cheese at the bottom of the pan is optional for a nice layer.
  • Brush melted butter, parsley/chives, and flakey salt on top of rolls after baking.