It’s time for this month’s Bread Bakers and our lovely host Wendy who blogs at ‘A Day in the Life on the Farm‘ asked us to bake an International bread. So we had choose a country (preferably not our own country) and bake a bread from there. I made this delectable Pletzel from Poland (actually from Bialystok — largest city in northeastern Poland).
A Pletzel is like a cheese less pizza — it is a flatbread topped with caramelized onions. I cannot say no to any dish that says caramelized onions and pizza. These are basically larger version of these bialys that I made few months ago.My kids loved this pletzel. It is great to serve as an appetizer or as a snack. It is best to serve this flatbread hot from the oven or warm. I think a tiny bit of cheese on top would be not be too out of place 🙂
Don’t forget to check out the International Breads that the Bread Bakers have made this month:
Apfelpfannkuchen (Apple Pancake)from A Day in the Life on the Farm
#BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. You can see all our of lovely bread by following our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated after each event on the #BreadBakers home page.
We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient. If you are a food blogger and would like to join us, just send Stacy an email with your blog URL to [email protected].
2tbspEgg Replacer whisked in 6tbsp Water (or use 2 eggs)
2tbsphoney
1½tspsalt
1/4cupolive oil
¾~1cupsLukewarm Water
For Caramelized Onions:
2Large Onions, thinly sliced
1tbspPoppy seeds
1tspkosher salt
Servings: People
Instructions
Make the Dough:
Combine all the Ingredients for the dough in a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, Mix and knead until a soft, pliable dough forms -- takes about 7~8 minutes on the machine and 10~12 minutes by hand.
Transfer the dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover and set aside for 2 hours.
Make Caramelized Onions:
While the dough is rising, heat 2~3tbsp olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed skillet over medium high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions start to sizzle, about 3 minutes. Turn the heat to low and cook till the onions are caramelized and turn golden. Turn off the heat and keep them ready.
Make Pletzels:
Preheat the oven to 375°F at least 20 minutes before you start baking. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces. Lightly flour the work surface and roll each piece into a large rectangle, about 7"x10".
Put 2 pieces of dough on 1 baking sheet and the third one on the other baking sheet.
Top the dough with the caramelized onions, poppy seeds and salt. Bake for 20~25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and serve hot or warm.
Recipe Notes
Substitute some of the all purpose flour with wholewheat flour.
Its so good to catch up with your cooking Pavani, this is so new for me..I was expecting something else when I read pletzel..:)..I am not sure how many I will bookmark from you..:)
Hi Pavani. I’ve never heard of Pletzel. But it looks so good. I love those poppyseeds on the top. I bet they add the perfect little crunch with the sweet caramelized onions.
Something new. How about adding olives and dried tomatoes in the topping. I will bake this with Mushroom soup. I am sure my family will like it. My husband is a bigtime flat bread lover.
It’s time for this month’s Bread Bakers and our lovely host Wendy who blogs at ‘A Day in the Life on the Farm‘ asked us to bake an International bread. So we had choose a country (preferably not our own country) and bake a bread from there. I made this delectable Pletzel from Poland (actually from Bialystok — largest city in northeastern Poland).
My kids loved this pletzel. It is great to serve as an appetizer or as a snack. It is best to serve this flatbread hot from the oven or warm. I think a tiny bit of cheese on top would be not be too out of place 🙂
#BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. You can see all our of lovely bread by following our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated after each event on the #BreadBakers home page.
I have never heard of this bread but it is definitely going on my to make list.
my family would love these onions topped bread, Pavani ! great to connect after a while – hope you are all settled in ur new place …
That looks like a lovely snack for kids and adults alike. And in my case cheese is never out of place 🙂
Wonderful choice for this theme! Your caramelized onions make me want to reach into the screen and grab a taste!
I have never heard about this bread. Bookmarking this recipe. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
I’ve never tried Polish food before – this looks like a great place to start! Lovely round up of recipes too! I shall be checking them out next.
This bread looks so delicious and inviting
Great share for kids as well as us, lovely 👌
Its so good to catch up with your cooking Pavani, this is so new for me..I was expecting something else when I read pletzel..:)..I am not sure how many I will bookmark from you..:)
They look wonderful and make tasty treats especially to kids!
This pletzel looks so good, fresh from the oven must be tasing great.
Nice Pavani. Oh, that caramelized onions on top is the highlight.
Looks yummy Pavani. Wish I could grab it.
The caramelized onion looks great on the bread. Would love to have a bite..
These pretzels look so delicious and flavourful! yummy breakfast.
Hi Pavani. I’ve never heard of Pletzel. But it looks so good. I love those poppyseeds on the top. I bet they add the perfect little crunch with the sweet caramelized onions.
An interesting flatbread Pavani, love the unique name. I’m not a huge fan of onions but this bread is tempting.
I am so sure this will taste delicious. Just the sound if caramalized onions makes me drool
I just love all of the breads submitted this month and this one looks so good. I love the way those onions caramelized!
Must try this flatbread…… recipe seems interesting…..
Hi Pavani,
Something new. How about adding olives and dried tomatoes in the topping. I will bake this with Mushroom soup. I am sure my family will like it. My husband is a bigtime flat bread lover.
Sonia
This is beautiful. The caramalised onion will take this to the next level. I better get back to baking. Lovely clicks!!
The pletzels looks amazing to try and the addition of caramelized onions makes them more interesting.