Swabian Cheese and Onion Bread (Schwäbisches Käse-Zwiebel-Brot)

This Schwäbisches Käse-Zwiebel-Brot, or Swabian Cheese and Onion Bread, is a delicious and savory bread that originates from the Baden cuisine in Germany. It's perfect for a cozy brunch or as a side dish for soups and salads.

Swabian Cheese and Onion Bread (Schwäbisches Käse-Zwiebel-Brot)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Emmental cheese
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the melted butter, salt, and sugar to the yeast mixture. Gradually stir in the flour until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 6-8 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Punch the dough down and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Roll it out into a rectangle and sprinkle the shredded cheese and chopped onion evenly over the dough.
  6. Roll up the dough tightly, tuck the ends under, and place it in a greased loaf pan. Cover and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
12g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Loaf pan Bowl Kitchen towel Wire rack

Tools

Oven Rolling pin

Serving suggestions

Serve the Schwäbisches Käse-Zwiebel-Brot warm with a dollop of butter or alongside a bowl of hearty soup.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of caraway seeds or chopped fresh herbs to the dough before rolling it up.

Cost

$10