Mile High Crispy Bacon and Onion Bread – Bread Machine

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Mile High Crispy Bacon and Onion Bread - Bread Machine Recipe
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Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

3 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

150 g smoked lardons or 150 g finely diced smoked bacon
1/2 red onion , very finely diced
360 ml tepid water
2 tablespoons dried nonfat dry milk powder
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon mixed herbs
560 g strong white bread flour
7 g dried yeast

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12-16
Calories
220
Sugar
2g
Fat
6g
The Mile High Crispy Bacon and Onion Bread is a savory bread that can be served as a side dish for a variety of meals. The smoky flavor of the bacon and the sweetness of the red onion make this bread an excellent choice for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. This recipe requires the use of a bread machine to make the dough, which guarantees a fluffy and consistent texture. Once removed from the oven, the bread is crusty on the outside and fluffy on the inside, making it irresistible in taste and texture. The recipe can be adjusted to your preference, either using smoked lardons or bacon, depending on availability, or substituting the non-fat dry milk powder for dairy milk.

Instructions

1.Fry the smoked bacon/lardons with the onions until crispy over medium heat. Set aside.
2.Pour tepid water, nonfat dry milk powder, olive oil, salt, mixed herbs, and sugar in a bread machine.
3.Add the strong white bread flour on top of the liquid ingredients.
4.Make a well in the middle of the flour and add the dried yeast, without it touching any liquid.
5.Pour the fried bacon and onion and on top of the flour.
6.Use the bread machine's dough setting and wait until it complete the cycle.
7.Remove the dough and place it in a greased bread tin. Cover it and let it rest for 20-30 minutes until it doubles in size.
8.Bake in the oven at 190C for 30-35 minutes. Check the internal temperature in the center of the bread, it should be at least 93C.
9.Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a rack.

PROS

The combination of smoky bacon and onion gives the bread a mouth-watering flavor.

Very easy to prepare using a bread machine for the dough.

The end result is a huge and tall loaf that can feed a crowd.

CONS

The recipe uses lardons/bacon, which can make the bread high in fat and calories.

It could be difficult to find nonfat dry milk powder on your local store.

This Mile High bread requires time and effort to prepare.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Bread is a staple food in many cultures, providing carbohydrates as a source of energy.
Onions are packed with vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, which are beneficial for the immune system and reducing inflammation.
Bacon, on the other hand, contains high amounts of sodium, nitrites, and nitrates, which can be harmful if consumed in large amounts.

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