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Swiss Onion Bread

Swiss Onion Bread
Our granddaughter, Lena, used this recipe as part of her 4-H project, and it was very well received. The slight crunch from poppy seeds pairs well with the creamy Swiss cheese.
32 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
  • 1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 6-3/4 to 7-1/4 cups bread or all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • FILLING:
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • EGG WASH:
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • Additional poppy seeds, optional

Directions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add 1 teaspoon
  • sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the butter, onion, egg, salt,
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Swiss Onion Bread (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • mustard, 3 cups flour and remaining water and sugar. Beat until
  • smooth. Stir in cheese and enough remaining flour to form a soft
  • dough.
  • Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about
  • 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in
  • half. Roll each portion into a 18-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Cut in
  • half lengthwise. Combine filling ingredients; spread to within 1/2
  • in. of edges. Roll up each, jelly-roll style, starting with a long
  • side; pinch seams to seal. Place two ropes, side by side, on a
  • greased baking sheet. Twist ropes together; pinch ends to seal and
  • tuck under. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Beat egg yolk and water; brush over twists. Sprinkle with a
  • additional poppy seeds if desired.
  • Bake at 375° for 25-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from
  • pans to wire racks to cool. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2
  • loaves (16 slices each).
© Taste of Home 2013