Print

Crispy Bloomin Onion Bread with Fluffy Pull Apart Layers

Crispy Bloomin Onion Bread - featured image
Print Recipe

A deliciously crispy and fluffy pull-apart bread infused with the flavor of fried onion petals, perfect for gatherings and comfort food lovers.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion (about 10 oz/280 g), peeled and cut into thin petals
  • ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk
  • About 2 cups (480 ml) vegetable oil for frying (canola or sunflower)
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast by mixing warm water, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl. Let stand for 5-7 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl or mixer, combine sifted flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  3. Separate onion into petals, keeping the base intact. Mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper in one bowl. Pour buttermilk in another bowl.
  4. Dip each onion petal in buttermilk, then dredge in seasoned flour. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry petals 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on a cooling rack and let cool slightly.
  5. Punch down dough and roll into a 12-inch (30 cm) circle. Place fried onion in the center with petals facing up. Fold dough edges over petals, tucking under to form a pull-apart loaf.
  6. Place bread in a greased 9-inch (23 cm) round pan. Cover and let rise 20-30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush melted butter over dough and sprinkle Parmesan and parsley on top.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and cooked through. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for crispy onion petals. Keep onion petals connected at the base for easier frying and assembly. Brush melted butter before baking to keep crust crispy. Fresh spices improve flavor. If crust browns too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking.

Nutrition

Keywords: bloomin onion bread, crispy onion bread, pull apart bread, savory bread, comfort food, easy bread recipe, fried onion petals

Find it online: https://magnetmeal.com/crispy-bloomin-onion-bread-recipe-with-fluffy-pull-apart-layers-easy-and-delicious/