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Elevate Your Meal with Buttery Poppy-Seed Bread

Discover a game-changing bread recipe that will take your meals to the next level. Imagine serving a warm, aromatic loaf alongside your favorite beef stew or soup, or using it to create an indulgent grilled cheese sandwich.

Savory Delights Ahead

This buttery poppy-seed bread is a perfect companion to hearty dishes, and its caramelized onions add a depth of flavor that will leave everyone wanting more. With a few simple ingredients and some patience, you’ll be rewarded with a mouthwatering loaf that’s sure to impress.

Before You Begin

Make sure you have a metal 9-by-5-inch loaf pan handy, as it’s essential for this recipe. You can find these pans at most cooking supply stores or large grocery stores. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can also use this recipe to bake savory muffins instead – just use a standard 12-well muffin pan and adjust the baking time accordingly.

The Recipe

Ingredients:

• 9 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick plus 1 tablespoon), plus more for coating the pan
• 3 cups medium-dice yellow onion (from about 2 medium onions)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fine salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 4 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 large egg

Let’s Get Started!

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the bottom. Coat your loaf pan with butter and set it aside.
2. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large frying pan over medium-low heat until foaming. Add the onion, salt, and pepper, and cook until the onion turns golden brown, about 35-40 minutes.
3. Stir in 4 teaspoons of poppy seeds, remove the pan from the heat, and let the mixture cool slightly.
4. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and remaining salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
5. Melt the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter. Set aside 1 tablespoon for drizzling on top of the bread.
6. Combine the milk, egg, and reserved onion-poppy seed mixture in a medium bowl. Whisk until the egg is broken up and the mixture is evenly combined.
7. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just combined (don’t overmix). The batter will be very thick.
8. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan, pushing it into the corners and smoothing the top. Drizzle the reserved butter over the top and sprinkle with the remaining poppy seeds.
9. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
10. Let the bread cool for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

The Result

Your patience will be rewarded with a mouthwatering loaf that’s perfect for accompanying your favorite dishes or enjoying on its own. So go ahead, get creative, and indulge in the rich flavors of this buttery poppy-seed bread!