Caramelised onion baguette

Caramelised onion baguette

(J's favourite)

Ingredients

Makes 3 small baguettes

2 tbsp oil

1 large onion

1 garlic clove

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

500g strong white flour, plus extra  for dusting

1 sachet easy-blend dried yeast

2 tsp salt

300 ml lukewarm water

1 tbsp clear honey

Vegetable oil, for brushing

Method

1. Dice the onion and crush the garlic. Heat the oil in a small frying pan and fry the onion and garlic for 8-10 minutes until soft. Stir in the balsamic vinegar, then move the mixture into a bowl to cool a little.

2. Sift the flour into a large bowl and stir in the yeast and salt. Make a well in the centre and add the water and honey. Stir in the onion mixture and knead into a soft, sticky dough.

3. Knead the dough for 10 minutes on a lightly floured surface. Cover and leave for 5 minutes

4. Brush a baking sheet with oil. Divide the dough into 3 pieces and shape each into a bowl. Then roll into a 30cm long baguette shape. Place the baguettes onto the baking tray, cover and leave in a warm place for 1 hour to double in size. Preheat the oven to gas mark 8

5. Spray the preheated oven with water, then place the baguettes in the oven and spray the oven again. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.