Cheddar Onion Twist

Name: Cheddar Onion Twist
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 35
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 packages active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon dried whole basil; 2 Tbsps bread flour, divided; 1 liters bread flour, divided; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 473 milliliters very warm whole milk (120° to 130°); 473 milliliters finely chopped onion; 1 teaspoon dried whole oregano; 2 teaspoons salt; 227 grams cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 2 Tbsps sugar; 59 milliliters unsalted butter, melted; 1 teaspoon water

Cheddar Onion Twist might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 35. One serving contains 135 calories, 5g of protein, and 4g of fat. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of water, basil, onion, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 35 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Saute onion, basil, and oregano in butter in a skillet over medium heat until onion is tender. Set aside.

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Oregano

Butter

Basil

Onion

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Frying Pan

Combine 2 cups flour and yeast; stir.

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All Purpose Flour

Yeast

Add milk to flour mixture, beating at low speed of an electric mixer. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed.

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All Purpose Flour

Milk

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Hand Mixer

Add onion mixture, cheese, sugar, and salt. Stir in enough of the remaining 4 cups flour to make a soft dough.

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Cheese

Dough

All Purpose Flour

Onion

Sugar

Salt

Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over work surface. Turn dough out; knead until smooth and elastic.

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Dough

All Purpose Flour

Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85), free from drafts, 30 minutes or until doubled.

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Bowl

Punch dough down; divide in half. Divide each half into 3 equal portions.

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Dough

Punch

Roll each portion into a 16-inch rope. Braid 3 ropes together on a greased baking sheet, pinching ends to seal; tuck ends under. Repeat procedure with remaining ropes.

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Roll

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Baking Sheet

Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, 20 minutes or until doubled.

Combine egg and water; brush over loaves.

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Water

Egg

Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped. (Cover with aluminum foil the last 15 minutes of baking to prevent over-browning, if necessary.)

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Aluminum Foil