Caramelized Shallot Cheesy Bread
Yields 1 9-inch loaf
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups sliced shallots (about 8 shallots)
- 1 tablespoon sugar plus 1 teaspoon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (296 grams)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces (84 grams)
- ¾ cup buttermilk (187 ml)
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (56 grams)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar (100 grams)
- ½ cup shredded parmesan (50 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add shallots and saute for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar and stir to combine. Continue to saute for 25-30 minutes or until shallots are deeply golden brown and caramelized. If the pan becomes to too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of water. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Combine flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, thyme, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a food processor. Add butter and pulse until well combined. Set aside.
- Whisk together buttermilk, yogurt, and eggs in a large bowl until well combined. Add flour and butter mixture and stir just until combined. Add caramelized shallots, cheddar, and parmesan, stirring just until combined.
- Pour bread batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
You can bake this bread in a 9-inch square baking pan, cast iron, or as muffins if desired. Adjust the baking time according to the vessel; the baking time will be reduced.