Beer, Cheese 'n Onion Bread

Submitted by Ginsugirl

"I like to make my bread dough a day ahead; the fridge slows but doesn't stop the yeast. This may look like a lot of work, but other than the first few steps, it's no more difficult than grabbing a drink from the fridge. Marmite isn't as scary as people think once it's cooked into other things, but if you hate it that much, leave it out and add a little extra salt instead. I've even made a version with prepared horseradish. I like brown ale or Guinness for this, but any old beer or even water will do."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 6 mini-loaves
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons butter
• 2⁄3 cup warm beer (should be heated to about 130F) or 2/3 cup water (should be heated to about 130F)
• 2 tablespoons yeast (not the instant type)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons marmite
• 2 cups flour, plus extra as needed
• 1 cup old cheddar cheese, grated, at room temperature
• oil or melted butter, for brushing tops of loaves
• 1⁄4 cup grated cheddar cheese, preferably orange
• 1⁄4 cup thinly sliced green onion (green part only)
• sea salt, for sprinkling tops

directions

1. Saute onions over medium-low heat in the oil or butter until soft but not brown. Set aside and cool.
2. In a large bowl, whisk liquid, marmite and sugar until dissolved. Whisk in yeast and a handful of the flour. Leave in a draft-free spot for 10-15 minutes.
3. When the mixture is foamy, add the rest of the flour, cheddar, and onion mixture, until combined.
4. Knead on a floured surface, about 10 minutes.
5. Place in a greased bowl, cover with plastic, and refrigerate overnight.
6. Day two: Take out of the fridge, allow to sit for 60 minutes.
7. Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
8. Punch the dough down, and dived into six parts.
9. Roll each portion into a roughly oval shape.
10. Place on a large baking tray, bush with oil and sprinkle with green onions, cheese and salt. allow to sit for another 30 minutes.
11. Bake for 20-25 minutes, then move to a cooling rack.
12. Swat husband's hand with a wooden spoon when he tries to sneak one before dinner.