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    Home » Ingredients » Bread

    May 6, 2014 Bread

    Caramelized Vidalia Onion Rolls

     
    Caramelized Vidalia Onion Rolls

    Spring seemed to take forever to arrive and now it's almost summer again! I am always looking forward to a new #TwelveLoaves bread baking challenge. I chose caramelized vidalia onion rolls for this month!

     

    Sometimes our baking group likes to explore the savory side of breads!

     

     

     
    Caramelized Vidalia Onion Rolls

    #TwelveLoaves May: Onions

    May: Onions. The month of April was filled with gorgeous orange breads! We have chosen onions for our May theme! Choose a recipe including onions (red, white, yellow), scallions (green onions, spring onions); leeks, shallots, garlic, pearl onion, cipollini, chives. Whatever you bake, (yeasted, quick bread, crackers, muffins, braids, flatbreads, etc) have fun and let’s have a delicious month of bread with onions. Let’s get baking!

    Caramelized Vidalia Onion Rolls

    #TwelveLoaves is a monthly bread baking party created by Lora from Savoring Italy.

     

    Here are the breads from our fantastic #TwelveLoaves bakers! Prepare to drool!!
    Caramelized Vidalia Onion Rolls
     
    Caramelized Vidalia Onion Rolls
    • Caramelized Leek and Onion Focaccia by Renee at Kudos Kitchen By Renee
    • Caramelized Onions Muffins by Kathya at Basic N Delicious
    • Caramelized Vidalia Onion Rolls by Lora at Cake Duchess
    • Crusty Cheese and Onion Bread by Karen at Karen's Kitchen Stories
    • Leek Bread with Red Curry by Rossella at Ma che ti sei mangiato
    • Onion and Fennel Rye by Donna at Cookistry
    • Onion Cheddar Bread by Dionne at Try Anything Once Culinary
    • Onion Rolls by Holly at A Baker's House
    • Rustic French Onion Focaccia by Felice at All That's Left Are The Crumbs
    • Sausage, Onion and Cheese Muffins by Renee at Magnolia Days
    • Spicy Onion Paratha by Stacy at Food Lust People Love
    • Spinach and Onion Braid by Liz at That Skinny Chick Can Bake

     

     

     

    I wasn't really sure what to make this month. I had some ideas, but they were already ideas I've shared here with all of you! I love adding caramelized onions to recipes, especially to breads!

     

    Some recipes I've made with caramelized onions:

     

    caramelized vidalia onion focaccia

     

    zucchini and caramelized onion pissaladiere

     

    ham, goat cheese and vidalia onion tart

     

    savory tart with potato, feta, onions and thyme

     

    I ended up being inspired by these cheddar swirl breakfast rolls. They were really great! I caramelized the onions and switched out the cheddar with goat cheese (and I had a tiny bit of shredded mozzarella and added that in too). You could use whatever soft cheese you prefer or stick with shredded mozzarella. When you let it cool a few minutes (it's really not easy to wait!) and rip open that first roll, oh my goodness-so, so good! The cheese and the caramelized onion nestled in the softest and most delicious bread. It may end up being your dinner...and that's ok!!

    Caramelized Vidalia Onion Rolls 

     

    Ingredients
    dough:
      1. 1 cup whole milk
      2. 1 (1/2 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
      3. 1/4 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees)
      4. 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
      5. 2 eggs
      6. 1/4 cup unsalted butter plus 1 Tablespoon (reserve 1 Tbsp for brushing the rolls), melted
      7. 4 1/2-5 cups all-purpose flour
      8. 1/2 teaspoon salt
    filling:
      1. 1 large onion
      2. 1 goat cheese (or shredded mozzarella)
      3. 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
      4. 1 teaspoon salt
      5. pinch of black pepper
    to caramelize onion:
    1. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    2. 1 teaspoon sugar
    3. 1 large onion
    Instructions
    1. Heat
      the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to
      boil. Remove from heat and let stand until cooled to room temperature.
      Meanwhile, sprinkle the yeast over the warm water in a large bowl. Add 1
      T of the sugar and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
    2. Beat
      in the remaining 2 T sugar, eggs and butter. Beat in cooled milk.
      Gradually add the flour and salt, scraping down side of bowl, until a
      soft dough forms. Turn dough onto a floured work surface and knead the
      remaining flour into the dough, adding more flour if too sticky. Knead
      for about 10 minutes until smooth. The dough will be soft.
    3. Grease
      a large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and
      place in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
    4. In
      a small bowl, stir together all of the ingredients for the filling.
      Coat two 9-inch round baking pans with nonstick cooking spray. Line
      bottoms with parchment paper; coat paper with spray.
    5. While dough is rising, caramelize the onion-
    6. In
      a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive- oil over
      medium-low heat. Add the onions to the skillet and sprinkle 1 teaspoon
      of sugar over it. Stir occasionally and cook until tender (takes about
      10-15 minutes until golden).
    7. Punch
      down the dough. Dump the dough out onto a floured surface, roll out the
      dough into a 10-by-18-inch rectangle. Spread the cheese mixture over
      the dough, leaving a 1-inch border on the sides. Brush the borders with
      water. Tightly roll the dough into an 18-inch log, rolling toward the
      clean border; pinch the seam to seal.
    8. Cut crosswise into 12 generous 1 1/2 inch pieces.
    9. Arrange 6 pieces in each prepared pan.
    10. Brush
      the rolls with the remaining melted butter. Cover with plastic wrap and
      let sit in a warm spot until buns double in size, about 30 to 45
      minutes.
    11. Heat oven to 350°F.
    12. Uncover pans and bake buns until they are golden-brown and bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes.
    13. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool 10 minutes
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Renee says

      May 06, 2014 at 6:46 am

      I'm pretty sure I would fill up on these rolls and not have any room for anything else. They look so good and have my favorite onion in them (Vidalia).

      Reply
    2. Liz says

      May 06, 2014 at 7:25 am

      Wow, totally gorgeous, Lora! I adore caramelized onions!!!

      Reply
    3. Rossella says

      May 06, 2014 at 10:20 am

      Great pictures and rolls. Perfect and yummy.

      Reply
    4. Stacy says

      May 06, 2014 at 11:48 am

      Oh, for some sweet Vidalias in a beautiful bread roll! I love these, Lora!

      Reply
    5. Holly says

      May 06, 2014 at 12:27 pm

      I have some goat cheese that I was wondering how I would use this week and now I know. Your filling is calling my name! Beautiful rolls, Lora!

      Reply
    6. Dionne Baldwin says

      May 06, 2014 at 3:20 pm

      These caramelized onion rolls are something that I would make over and over again. 🙂 I always love seeing what you've baked up to share with us! These rolls are beautiful.

      Reply
    7. Caramelized Onions Muffins #TwelveLoaves | Basic N Delicious says

      May 06, 2014 at 8:42 pm

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      Reply
    8. Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says

      May 07, 2014 at 7:34 am

      Lora!
      oh my goodness!! lovely lovely caramelized onion rolls!!! I love caramelized onions . . hooray for savory! and I'm so sorry I missed this month . . I have been swamped! hope to be back with Twelve Loaves by June!

      Reply
    9. Lou says

      May 07, 2014 at 9:25 am

      Oh Lora, those rolls are simply beautiful!
      And the addition of goat cheese makes them perfect!
      Very well done, looking forward to June 🙂
      Have a lovely day
      Lou

      Reply
    10. Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says

      May 07, 2014 at 10:52 am

      I adore caramelized onions. I could probably eat them with a spoon. But I'll restrain myself and just take one of these rolls instead! Yum!

      Reply
    11. Samantha says

      May 07, 2014 at 11:04 am

      I love this savory twist on baked rolls! Vidalia onions are the best right now. Thanks for all the recipes!

      Reply
    12. Stephanie @ Back For Seconds says

      May 07, 2014 at 12:18 pm

      I'm pretty sure I could eat them all! They look so good!

      Reply
    13. Angie says

      May 07, 2014 at 12:54 pm

      These onion rolls look amazing! I love Vidalia onions, just bought 10 lbs yesterday!

      Reply
    14. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says

      May 07, 2014 at 3:15 pm

      Oh, these would be perfect with the pork loin I'm cooking for supper!

      Reply
    15. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

      May 07, 2014 at 4:32 pm

      These rolls look scrumptious!! I love vidalia onions!

      Reply
    16. Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos says

      May 07, 2014 at 6:27 pm

      These look fantastic!!! Vidalia onions - perfect for caramelizing and you added some cheese to it as well - love it!

      Reply
    17. Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says

      May 07, 2014 at 10:54 pm

      Oh. Em. Gee. So delicious looking. You have Vidalia onions already? Jealous! I way prefer savory breads, and these are definitely going on the list to make. Faboulous!!

      Reply
    18. Rose | The Clean Dish says

      May 08, 2014 at 10:24 am

      Ooooh goats cheese!!
      I'm bookmarking this recipe. These onion rolls look absolutely stunning!! 🙂

      Reply
    19. Christiane ~ Taking On Magazines says

      May 08, 2014 at 10:53 am

      Those rolls are gorgeous, Lora. I'm a huge caramelized onion fan. Huge, huge. I probably couldn't stop myself from finishing off your whole batch.

      Reply
    20. Meredith In Sock Monkey Slippers says

      May 08, 2014 at 12:05 pm

      Sweet mother of it all these look amazing! Just spent a week in Vidalia during the harvest and I'm ready to make this awesomeness!

      Reply
    21. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

      May 08, 2014 at 8:10 pm

      Lora, my mouth is actually watering right now from staring at your beautiful photos. These rolls look incredible! Caramelized onions are the best!

      Reply
    22. Onion Cheddar Bread #TwelveLoaves - tryanythingonceculinary.com says

      May 08, 2014 at 9:22 pm

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      Reply
    23. Kim Beaulieu says

      May 09, 2014 at 12:57 am

      I flipping love this recipe. It's just gorgeous. No one does bread recipes like you.

      Reply
    24. Nutmeg Nanny says

      May 09, 2014 at 8:08 am

      These look crazy delicious!

      Reply
    25. Paula - bell'alimento says

      May 10, 2014 at 10:27 am

      I just made something very similar! I'm working my way through a very big bag of Vidalia onions! Looks amazing Lora (I can smell it all the way in NC ; ) ! Pinned.

      Reply
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      May 14, 2014 at 1:46 am

      […] Renee at Kudos Kitchen By Renee • Caramelized Onions Muffins by Kathya at Basic N Delicious • Caramelized Vidalia Onion Rolls by Lora at Cake Duchess • Crusty Cheese and Onion Bread by Karen at Karen’s Kitchen Stories […]

      Reply
    27. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

      May 14, 2014 at 2:03 pm

      I love caramelized onions, these rolls look incredible!

      Reply
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      May 18, 2014 at 8:32 am

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      Reply
    29. Elizabeth says

      May 18, 2014 at 8:41 am

      Your caramelized onion rolls look fabulous! And how brilliant to bake them in a cast iron pan.

      Reply
    30. Felice/All That's Left Are The Crumbs says

      May 21, 2014 at 3:44 am

      These rolls make me want to reach out and grab one. They look so soft and utterly delicious.

      Reply

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