Onion Sourdough Bread

Prep: 180 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A savory onion sourdough bread with a hint of caraway, perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying with hearty meals, offering a soft crumb and flavorful crust.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dough starter
  • 3 Tbsp sugar
  • 3 3/4 cups flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 package yeast
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 Tbsp margarine
  • cornmeal
  • egg white
  • 7 Tbsp water
  • 2/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • caraway seed

Instructions

  1. Prepare dough starter as needed.
  2. Mix 1 cup flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
  3. Combine milk and margarine in a saucepan.
  4. Heat over low heat until very warm (120° to 130°F).
  5. Add warm milk mixture to dry ingredients and beat for 2 minutes on medium speed.
  6. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of dough starter and 1/4 cup flour.
  7. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes.
  8. Add additional flour gradually to make a soft dough.
  9. Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  10. Place dough in a greased bowl, grease the top, and cover.
  11. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  12. Punch down the dough and turn onto a floured surface.
  13. Divide the dough in half.
  14. Cover the halves and let rest for 15 minutes.
  15. Place loaves on greased baking sheets sprinkled with cornmeal.
  16. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  17. Mix egg white and water to create an egg wash.
  18. Brush the egg wash over the loaves.
  19. Sprinkle caraway seed on top of the loaves.
  20. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 40 to 45 minutes.
  21. Cool on racks before slicing.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

791 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 39.6g 79% DV
Total Fat 32.1g 41% DV
Carbs 90.4g 33% DV
Fiber 15.7g 56% DV
Sugar 15.2g 30% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11199.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1431.5mg 30% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 51.5mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 18.6mg 21% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 335mg 26% DV
Iron 9.1mg 50% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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