Beer, Cheese 'n Onion Bread

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

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

Recipe

• 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.