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    Home » Recipes

    Onion Bread Recipe No Yeast Method

    April 7, 2020 *Updated* May 3, 2022 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 46 Comments

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    Have you always wanted to make your own bread? This Onion Bread Recipe is the perfect place to start.

    Homemade bread without yeast is super easy and tastes delicious. Basically, mix the wet and dry ingredients together. Pop into a loaf pan. Bake for 25 minutes.

    You also need to try these Cheddar Cheese and Onion Muffins. You can never go wrong with onions and cheese!

    Close up of slices of onion bread on a wooden board.

    The hardest part is waiting long enough for it to cool before you slice and devour! The perfect side to soup and chili.

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    RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for the simple bread recipe are at the bottom of the post.

    Are you one of the lucky people who had a mom, or gramma that baked bread? Perhaps you are the baker?

    Growing up, I was one of the lucky ones. Now I try to treat my family with this lost art. My artisan olive and sun-dried tomato bread is a great example. If you follow the simple directions in that post, you will master baking bread in no time.

    Slices of bread along side bowls of soup.

    There is nothing I love more than the aroma as it bakes. The smell of the yeast as the dough rises is so intoxicating. Artisan bread seems like such a simple luxury these days. To often time does not allow for this. Yet for people like my mom and baba, this was the only way they knew.

    I still remember buying sliced bread as a kid. I thought wow, this is fantastic. The loaf is perfectly sliced all the same thickness.

    Although I do still purchase it at the grocery store, I prefer to visit a local bakery, or better yet make my own. I even went through a bread machine phase. In fact I still have it sitting in the basement.

    I am addicted. Baguettes, garlic bread, bread bowls, rye and let’s not forget bagels, pizza dough, and naan. Sourdough, beer bread, dinner rolls, and cheese bread. So many choices. I could eat it every single day and never get bored.

    Then we have the sweet variety. Cinnamon buns are always a hit. Basic Banana Bread is the perfect breakfast along with my morning coffee. If you are looking for something really decadent, give my Rocky Road Chocolate Chip Banana Bread a try.

    Onion Loaf Recipe Ingredients

    • bread flour
    • baking powder
    • butter
    • milk
    • salt
    • egg
    • oil (I used bacon flavoured olive oil)
    • diced and cooked onion

    As you can see, these are simple basic ingredients.

    Recipe ingredients to make bread

    If you are new to bread making, no yeast recipes are the perfect place to experiment. You will be totally impressed with the results the FIRST try.

    Things like Irish Soda Bread, or Cheezy Cornbread are ready in no time. Simple quick bread recipes that are perfect for any day of the week.

    If you are looking to try your hands in a recipe using yeast, Black Olive Tomato Bread is certainly worth a try. In fact, I am overdue in making this one. We love this dipped in some olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The perfect appetizer.

    Recipe Tips

    You can use any type of oil you like to cook the onion in. I love the combination of the *(affiliate) bacon oil with the browned onions. Feel free to use regular olive oil, avocado oil or any cooking oil of your choice.

    I used bread flour in this recipe. Feel free to use all-purpose flour if you wish. Both work equally well.

    Browned onions ready to put in the bread

    What is the best kind of onion for this recipe? I used a white onion. Other great choices would be:

    • Red
    • Bermuda
    • Vidalia
    • Spanish
    • Sweet
    • Shallots
    • Yellow
    • Leeks

    Speaking of using onions in recipes, how about in gravy? My homemade onion gravy is the best steak topper hands-down. A rich, thick sauce with caramelized onions and red wine. Super easy to make.

    Making Homemade Onion Bread

    Trust me when I say this recipe is super easy, and certainly delivers in the taste department.

    The first thing to do is cook the onions and set them aside to cool slightly before adding them in the recipe.

    Preheat the oven. Spray a baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment. This makes it much easier to remove the baked bread.

    I baked my onion bread in a *(affiliate) loaf pan. You can also use an *(affiliate) 8 inch round or square baking pan.

    Collage of recipe steps to combine bread ingredients.
    • Add your dry ingredients into a mixing bowl.
    • Add the cold butter and combine using a knife, fork or pastry mixer.
    • Slightly beat the egg.
    • Combine the milk and egg, add to the cooked and cooled onion.
    Combining the wet and dry ingredients for onion bread.
    • Make a well in the flour mixture.
    • Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients.
    • Mix well.
    • Scrape dough into your baking pan.
    • Bake until done.
    Bread dough getting place in a baking pan.

    This whole process from start to finish is well under 60 minutes. That includes cooking the onions. I told you this is a breeze to make.

    Close up of bread out of the oven, and then slices on a board.

    You will love the aroma as this bakes. Get the butter ready. You will want to slather it on a nice warm slice. One the the BEST things in the world is warm bread right out of the oven.

    Perfect alongside some soup, stew or even chili. Once you try your hand at making bread at home, you will be hooked! ENJOY!

    Give These Delicious No Yeast Recipes A Try:

    • Easy Flatbread
    • Bacon Cheddar Cheese Bread
    • Paleo Gluten-Free Bread
    • Easy Beer Bread
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    Close up of slices of onion bread on a wooden board.

    Onion Bread Recipe

    Homemade bread is simple. This no yeast Onion Bread is perfect for soups and chilis.
    5 from 39 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Canadian
    Keyword: Homemade Bread
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 159kcal
    Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups bread flour
    • 3 teaspoons baking powder
    • 2 tablespoons butter (cold)
    • 1 teaspoons salt
    • 5 ounces onion (chopped)
    • 1 ½ tablespoons bacon flavoured olive oil
    • 1 egg (beaten)
    • ½ cup milk

    Instructions

    • Dice onion and set aside.
    • Heat bacon flavoured olive oil in a small pan over medium-high heat.
    • Cook the onions until nicely browned. Set aside to cool.
    • Heat the oven to 375º F.
    • Grease a loaf pan or, an 8 inch round or square baking pan and line with parchment. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
    • Add in the COLD butter. Using a knife, or pastry mixer, cut in the butter until crumbly.
    • Place the egg in a small bowl and beat with a fork or whisk.
    • Add the milk to the egg and mix.
    • Pour the milk and egg mixture into the cooled and cooked onions.
    • Make a well in the flour mixture, and pour in the wet ingredients.
    • Mix with a spatula to combine.
    • Scrape dough into the prepared baking dish.
    • Bake in oven until baked. Apaproximately 25 minutes.
      Bread will be golden. You can use a cake tester to ensure it is baked.
    • Remove the bread from the pan. Place on cooling rack.
    • Slice and ENJOY!

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 333mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg

    Notes

    If you prefer, you can use all-purpose flour.
    The bacon oil adds a nice flavour to the onions. Feel free to use any oil you prefer.
    Store uneaten bread wrapped in plastic wrap, or in a sealed container.
    It will stay fresh for 2-3 days.
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    Comments

    1. Cindy

      December 06, 2022 at 8:56 pm

      Light and tasty. Next time I will put less salt as it is way too salty for me.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        December 07, 2022 at 10:43 am

        So glad you enjoyed this onion bread, we do too.

    2. shapelessjourneys

      May 29, 2020 at 7:33 pm

      Very easy to make and very moist and tasty!

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        May 30, 2020 at 9:08 am

        So glad you enjoyed it. One of our favorites for sure.

    3. Liz

      May 02, 2020 at 7:46 pm

      This looks and sounds amazing!

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        May 03, 2020 at 9:55 am

        Thanks….hope you give this easy bread recipe a try.

    4. Kacey Perez

      April 20, 2020 at 8:06 am

      I am always up for a bread recipe that does not use yeast! This one was seriously good! Moist and flavorful – my family ate it in two days!

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        April 20, 2020 at 10:52 am

        I know it sure does not last long here either. So glad you enjoyed it.

    5. Jo

      April 20, 2020 at 5:00 am

      I’m been trying so many no yeast bread off late and I must admit loving all the breads so far. Onion bread is next on my list, need to try it asap. Looks absolutely delicious!

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        April 20, 2020 at 10:53 am

        Well this will be another one your list for sure.

    6. Mikayla

      April 18, 2020 at 8:15 pm

      What a perfect recipe for chili night! I’ve been out of cornmeal so looking for a delicious replacement to cornbread, this definitely works, it’s even better! So simple, smells fantastic and tasted great. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        April 20, 2020 at 10:53 am

        YES…the perfect pairing for chili or soup.

    7. Tara

      April 18, 2020 at 6:29 pm

      Fresh bread out of the oven is the best! I’m excited to try this with my favorite soup and salad! Also, I love the different onion options!

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        April 20, 2020 at 10:53 am

        ENJOY…this is super easy to make.

    8. Sophie

      April 18, 2020 at 10:58 am

      Wow, I really wanted to try a no-yeast bread and this is perfect. I have onions and all other ingredients to kickstart this.

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        April 20, 2020 at 10:54 am

        ENJOY….the hardest part is waiting it to cool enough…I love breaking off a piece while it is still warm.

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