Caramelise the onions
Slice the onions into thin rings. Cook them in the olive oil over medium heat for 20 minutes, until lightly caramelised. Season with salt and leave to cool.
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Cypriot Cuisine Pastries & Baking
Soğanlı Çörek – Cypriot Onion Bread Recipe
A soft bread with a caramelised onion filling, traditionally made in Cyprus.
Prep 30 minCook 30 minTotal 2 h 30 minServings 10Difficulty Medium
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Mix and knead the dough
Combine the flour, salt, sugar and dried yeast. Add the lukewarm milk, eggs and softened butter and knead into a smooth dough.
Let the dough rise
Gather the dough into a ball and cover it; leave to rise at room temperature for 1 hour.
Fill, shape and prove
Flatten the dough, wrap it around the onion filling and shape it into a round; place it on a greased baking tray. Leave to rest for another 30 minutes.
Glaze and bake
Brush the surface with egg yolk. Bake in the oven at 185 °C for 25–30 minutes.
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