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Savory Swiss & Onion Bread Machine Recipe

This bread machine recipe combines mellow yellow onions and creamy shredded Swiss cheese to create a smooth, flavorful loaf perfect for sandwiches or soups.
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Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine American, European
Servings 1 loaf

Equipment

  • Bread machine with Basic/White program
  • 1½- to 2-pound loaf capacity pan

Ingredients
  

Basic Version – 1½-Pound Loaf:

  • ¼ cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tbsp butter, softened and cut into pieces
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 2¼ cups bread flour
  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour
  • ¾ tsp caraway seed
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp yeast

Larger Version – 2-Pound Loaf:

  • ⅓ cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1½ tbsp butter, softened and cut into pieces
  • 1 large egg
  • 1⅓ cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • 2¾ cups bread flour
  • 1¼ cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp caraway seed
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • 1¼ tsp yeast

Instructions
 

  • Add ingredients to your bread machine’s baking pan in the order listed—starting with the chopped onion and ending with the yeast.
  • Select the Basic/White program according to your machine’s options.
  • Choose the appropriate loaf size setting (1½-pound or 2-pound).
  • Press Start. Once the baking cycle completes, remove the loaf from the pan.
  • Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • The Swiss cheese will blend seamlessly into the dough, enhancing texture and flavor without forming distinct chunks.
  • The mild onion flavor pairs beautifully with savory sandwich fillings.
  • Caraway adds a subtle aromatic note, but it can be omitted if preferred.
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