Onion Poppy Seed Biscuit Loaf

Elevate your bread-baking game with this Onion Poppy Seed Biscuit Loaf, a savory masterpiece that's both rustic and refined. Featuring tender, buttery dough infused with caramelized onions and the subtle crunch of poppy seeds, this loaf combines rich, savory flavors with a delightful texture. Prepared in just under an hour, the recipe starts with cold cubed butter and buttermilk for that signature biscuit-like flakiness, while the golden caramelized onions add a hint of sweetness that perfectly complements every bite. It's baked to golden perfection in a loaf pan, making it an easy and unique tear-and-share option for family dinners, holiday spreads, or as a sidekick to a steaming bowl of soup. Whether served warm with a pat of butter or enjoyed plain, this loaf is sure to be your new favorite crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cups Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 1 large Yellow onion (finely diced)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Poppy seeds
• 0.25 tablespoons Butter (for greasing loaf pan)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a standard loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and poppy seeds.

Step 4

Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 5

Stir the cooled, caramelized onions into the flour mixture until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk. Gently mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 7

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 2-3 times to bring it into a cohesive ball.

Step 8

Shape the dough into an even log and place it into the prepared loaf pan.

Step 9

Optionally, brush the top of the loaf with a little extra buttermilk for a golden finish.

Step 10

Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 11

Allow the biscuit loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 12

Serve warm or at room temperature with butter, soup, or enjoy it plain!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	993.3 grams (993.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3072

Total Fat 180.20g	231%
Saturated Fat 101.20g	506%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.80g
Cholesterol 422mg	141%
Sodium 4657mg	202%
Total Carbohydrate 316.40g	115%
Dietary Fiber 15.80g	56%
Total Sugars 24.00g
Protein 51.50g	103%

Vitamin D 129IU	646%
Calcium 660mg	51%
Iron 19mg	106%
Potassium 1100mg	23%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.4%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 40.9%