Description
Golden, pull-apart, and deeply savory, this Caramelized Onion & Gruyère Stuffed Bread Wreath is a stunning yet approachable dish perfect for holidays, easy dinners, or comforting snacks. Soft homemade bread surrounds sweet caramelized onions and nutty Gruyère cheese, baked until fluffy and golden.
Ingredients
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup warm milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
3 large yellow onions
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
2 cups Gruyère cheese
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons melted butter or 1 egg
Instructions
1. Activate the yeast with warm milk and sugar until foamy
2. Mix in egg, butter, salt, and flour to form dough and knead until smooth
3. Let dough rise until doubled in size
4. Slowly caramelize onions over low heat until golden
5. Mix onions with Gruyère, herbs, and seasoning
6. Roll out dough, spread filling, and roll into a log
7. Slice and arrange into a wreath shape
8. Let rise again, brush with butter or egg wash, and bake until golden
Notes
Caramelize onions slowly for best flavor
Finely shred cheese for even melting
Rest the bread before serving for better structure
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg