Lenten roll with yeast onion

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 2 hr 40 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   To prepare an onion roll, take the ingredients according to the list: wheat flour, yeast, water, sugar and salt for the dough, butter, onions and ground black pepper for the filling.

2. STEP 2

   

   First, prepare the dough: add sugar, salt and yeast to warm water, add a couple of tablespoons of flour and make a dough. Let it bubble, add a little oil. Then gradually add the sifted flour until you get a dough that sticks to your hands.

3. STEP 3

   

   Place the dough in a larger bowl, cover with film and a towel, place in a warm place for 2 hours. After an hour, beat down and let rise again.

4. STEP 4

   

   While the dough is rising, prepare the onion filling. Peel several onions - 2-3 large ones, cut into large pieces.

5. STEP 5

   

   Heat the oil and add the onion, simmer until tender, lightly salt and pepper. Do not boil the onion, it is better when it retains its integrity - after all, it is still baking; let the filling cool.

6. STEP 6

   

   After 2 hours the dough came up - see how fluffy it is? Wonderful light, airy dough.

7. STEP 7

   

   Roll out half the dough into a layer, place the onion filling in the middle.

8. STEP 8

   

   Roll the dough into a roll, pinch the edge tightly, you can cut off the excess.

9. STEP 9

   

   Grease with sunflower oil (lenten version) or egg and sprinkle with herbs or seeds - I took cumin, I really like its aroma and taste.

10. STEP 10

    

    Bake the roll by placing it in a cold oven and turning it on at 170 degrees. When it is well browned - after 30-35 minutes - the roll is ready.

11. STEP 11

    

    Remove the onion roll from the oven, cover it with a towel, and let it rest. That's all! A fluffy, aromatic onion roll at home is ready! Bon appetit!