ONION FRENCH BREAD LOAVES

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Since I love variety in my cooking, I tried adding dried minced onion to my usual recipe in attempts to copy a bread I had tasted, creating these two tasty loaves. Using the bread machine on the dough setting is a great timesaver. -Ruth Fueller, Barmstedt, Germany

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 loaves (3/4 pound and 16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup water (70° to 80°)
1/2 cup dried minced onion
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
3 cups bread flour
2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten

Steps:

In bread machine pan, place the first six ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). , When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes. Divide dough in half. Roll each portion into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Pinch ends to seal and tuck under. , Sprinkle the cornmeal onto a greased baking sheet. Place loaves on pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Brush with egg yolk. Make 1/4-in.-deep cuts 2 in. apart in each loaf. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled loaves in heavy-duty foil. To use, place a foil-wrapped loaf on a baking sheet and reheat in a 450° oven for 10-15 minutes. Carefully remove foil; return to oven for a few minutes to crisp crust.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.