Bread is one of those amazing things, that quite often take anything you really throw at it. I’d read Joanna’s post on Cheese and Onion bread last week and it had wedged in my mind. I wanted in on that, and had grand visions of sumptuous burgers with lashings of sauce dripping down my chin and (probably quietly dripping down into my sleeve. ) Yep, I wanted in on that alright.
I didn’t have some of the ingredients that Joanna had used so I decided to throw what I did have in there and see what the results would be. Cheese, caramelised onions…hell, lets shove some beer in there too.
Beer, Cheese and Onion Bread
(for Joanna’s original version please see here)
the sponge
200g sourdough starter
1 tsp dried yeast
330mls beer
150g flour
(mix together and leave over night)
Next day mix sponge and
600g flour
200mls water
wait for about 40 minutes and then add
150g grated cheese
4 tbls caramelised onions*
2 tsp salt
Mix again. For a wonderfully detailed example of what to do with your bread after it’s mixed see Joanna’s post here. Other wise do what you normally do in a bready fashion.
I baked mine at 230 for 10 minutes and then down to 210 for another 8 or so minutes, swapping shelves.
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The beer, cheese and caramelised onions give a lovely chewy, soft texture. Perfect for burgers or as pictured above, an easy sautéed mushroom and melted cheese lunch.
Voted 5 stars from Mr Chocolate.
* easy recipe for these to come.
YUM!!
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This looks great Brydie, I just happen to have some caramelised onion in the fridge. Did you use fancy cheese?
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Nothing fancy at all, just Mainland tasty Jane.
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Ooh, you make those sound so very good! thanks so much for the bloglove Brydie. I think you’ve taken that recipe to another place with your beer sponge, yummy!
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It’s a little bit different but still in the same sort of fashion. Thanks for the prompt Joanna…I shall be making these again!
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what a fabulous combination! Your photo with the sautéed mushroom has realised how hungry I am right now…
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Sauteed mushrooms are great aren’t they 🙂
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Bread is the most forgiving of baked goods, isn’t it? Which is why we love it so. I love the crust on your little rolls but, even more, I love the mushroom melt idea. Just beautiful. I need to make these rolls!
A short story: Once, many years ago, I attended a seminar at my daughters’ school. It was early evening and many had come straight from work to attend, so someone had kindly provided cookies and tea to tide us over. The lady next to me brushed crumbs off of her blouse, leaned over and whispered, “Things always land on my top shelf.” What a giggle we had. And I’ve never forgotten it.
That gorgeous drippy burger sauce of which you speak would most definitely not be on my sleeves.
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Stacy I read your comment on the bus yesterday and had to stop myself from snorting out loud with laughter…too funny! I settled for a silent shaking belly laugh instead 🙂
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I thought you would appreciate it. 🙂
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These rolls look delicious Brydie! I’ve got something saucey cooking away in the pressure cooker and I wish I had a basket of these to go with them 🙂
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Ohh, what’s in the cooker Lorraine?
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Perfect! I love these Brydie 🙂
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I second Keri…”YUM!” 🙂
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5 stars from Mr Chocolate indeed…I bet you got bonus wife points with this! What a stellar bread, and a way to win men over to the beauty of bread 🙂
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Yum! We’ve been making beer and cider breads as well – adds a lovely touch! Caramelised onions are a great addition! x
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Wow they look delicious especially with the grilled mushies and cheese would be magnificent with a bowl of soup and a glass of stout.
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What a yummy lunch. Great that you were able to make these from what ingredients you had. I love rolls with caramelised onions. I think these rolls would make the best burgers. xx
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Don’t these sound wonderful! I bet the house smelt great while they were baking 🙂
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i’m all for shoving whatever is on hand into a loaf or rolls..but not so great with recipes..i have a rebellious nature! i made a levain last night that might enjoy your inclusions of cheese and onion though..and i always have a few bottles of beer lurking in the back of the fridge..x
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I hear you Jane. Me and recipes just don’t go hand in hand either.
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That high from Mr Chocolate? Okey dokey.
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Wow – nice idea and lovely recipe. And I can’t wait for the easy caramelised onion recipe!
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That bread looks so good. But then that sandwich??? Perfection!!!
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Oh this looks so gorgeous!! I want some for breakfast 🙂
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We don’t have beer here, any ideas what I could use instead. I was thinking maybe apple juice, but maybe too much sugar.
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Your rolls look fantastic. I’ve made bread with beer, bread with cheese, and bread with onions, but I’ve never combined all three. Can’t wait to try the recipe. 🙂
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