Swiss Onion Spiral Bread Recipes

SWISS-ONION BREAD RING

Steps:

• Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds in a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Cut the dough into forty 1-in. pieces; place half in prepared pan. Sprinkle with half of the cheese and onions. Top with 1 teaspoon poppy seeds; drizzle with half of the butter. Repeat layers. , Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto a wire rack. Serve warm.

SWISS ONION SPIRAL BREAD

Steps:

• Either grease a cookie sheet, or place ungreased silpat sheet on cookie sheet.
• In a small skillet cook onion in butter or margarine until tender.
• On floured surface roll out bread dough to a 17x7-inch rectangle, spread cooked onion over dough.
• Sprinkle shredded cheese and bacon on top.
• Roll up jelly-roll fashion from the long side, pinching edges to seal.
• Place roll, seam side down, on cookie sheet. Score top of loaf crosswise, making cuts 1/4-inch deep.
• Cover; let rise in a warm place 30-45 minutes or until almost double.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Brush top of bread with egg; sprinkle with poppy seed or dill seed.
• Bake 25-30 minutes. Serve warm.
• Note: to reheat, wrap in foil and heat in 400-degree-Fahrenheit oven for 15-20 minutes.).

SWISS SUNDAY BREAD

Steps:

• Place flour into a bowl, creating a small hole in the center. Sprinkle salt around the edge and place yeast and sugar into the hole.
• Mix egg and egg white together in a 2-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to reach the 1 1/4 cup mark. Stir in milk. Add melted butter. Pour into the center of the flour. Mix thoroughly, adding more milk or flour as needed until dough is smooth and elastic. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let rise for 30 minutes.
• Cut dough in 1/2. Form each 1/2 into a long roll. Lay rolls out in front of you on a work surface in an 'X' shape. Braid bread by constantly switching the ends. Place bread onto a baking sheet, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise for 15 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Brush bread with beaten egg using a pastry brush.
• Bake in the preheated oven on the middle rack until golden, about 30 minutes.

CREAMY SWISS ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Melt 3 tablespoons of butter; toss with bread cubes. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 7 minutes; turn and bake 7 minutes longer or until toasted. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onions in remaining butter until lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Stir in water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Combine flour and 1/2 cup milk until smooth; gradually stir into onion mixture. Stir in remaining milk. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes, stirring until thickened. Reduce heat to low; stir in 3/4 cup Swiss cheese and pepper. , Ladle into four ovenproof bowls; sprinkle with reserved croutons and remaining cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with chives.

SWISS-ONION BREAD RING

Steps:

• Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds in a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Cut the dough into forty 1-in. pieces; place half in prepared pan. Sprinkle with half of the cheese and onions. Top with 1 teaspoon poppy seeds; drizzle with half of the butter. Repeat layers.
• Bake at 375 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto a wire rack. Serve warm.