| Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 45 mins | Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 500 | 17g | 9g | 82g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 29g | 4g | 10g | 1g |
If there’s one thing that always brings me back to my childhood in Nebraska, it’s the smell of fresh, homemade bread coming out of the oven. Each bite takes me right back to the fields of the heartland and reminds me of the comfort of my mom’s cooking. That sense of nostalgia, simplicity, and homestyle flavor is exactly what I wanted to capture in my Savory Yellow Onion Bread recipe.
A Taste of Home
What makes this recipe stand apart is its unique blend of flavors and textures. From the sweetness of raisins and dried apricots to the savory touch of yellow onion, every ingredient contributes to an unforgettable culinary experience. This bread is comfort food reimagined, tracing its roots back to traditional Midwestern cuisine but adding a twist that promises each mouthful to be an exploration of flavor.
Healthful and Wholesome
It’s not just about taste, though. One thing I love about the Savory Yellow Onion Bread recipe is that it’s chock-full of good-for-you ingredients. Onions, for instance, are a source of important antioxidants and they support heart health. Similarly, dried fruits like raisins and apricots offer a sweet bite while being a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals (source). And let’s not forget the orange zest, that brings a wealth of fruit polyphenols that can help improve your health in countless ways broadly covered on another article that is at MedicalNewsToday. Balancing taste with health, that’s something we’re keen about in the Midwest and which I am proud to incorporate into my recipes.
Whether you’re serving it alongside a hearty stew or using it as a base for a crispy, juicy sandwich, it pairs beautifully with almost any savory dish. Think of it as a spiced cousin to the classic zucchini bread, or even better, think of it as a tribute to the classic onion-rye loaves that my fellow Nebraskans and I hold so dear.
It’s hard to describe just how much I love this recipe. Not only does it encapsulates my culinary philosophy and journey, but it also reminds me of home, of who I am, and where I come from. And that’s why, in every slice of this Savory Yellow Onion Bread, you’ll find a golden piece of heartland nostalgia.
What You’ll Need
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
Method
Step One
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Step Two
In a large bowl, combine the 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
Step Three
In a separate bowl, cream the 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter until it is light and fluffy. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, until the mixture is smooth.
Step Four
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the 1 cup of milk.
Step Five
Fold in the finely chopped large yellow onion, 1 cup of raisins, 1 cup of chopped dried apricots and 1 tablespoon of grated orange zest.
Step Six
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Step Seven
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Step Eight
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
