Description
A rustic sourdough loaf filled with sweet caramelized onions and rich Gouda cheese for a flavorful artisan bread.
Ingredients
- 350 g water, room temperature
- 100 g active sourdough starter
- 500 g bread flour
- 12 g coarse sea salt
- 1 medium-large yellow onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 80 g Gouda cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Cook sliced onion in butter over low heat until caramelized; let cool.
- Mix water and sourdough starter until combined.
- Add flour and salt; mix into a shaggy dough.
- Rest dough for 30–45 minutes.
- Fold in caramelized onions and Gouda cheese.
- Perform stretch and folds every 30 minutes for 2–3 hours.
- Let dough rise until doubled.
- Shape and place in proofing basket.
- Proof 1–2 hours or refrigerate overnight.
- Bake at 450°F (230°C) in a Dutch oven for 20 minutes covered, then 20–25 minutes uncovered.
Notes
- Use an active starter for best rise.
- Let bread cool fully before slicing.
- Add herbs like thyme for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes