Savory onion and cheese bread is light with a crisp crust, tender crumb, and great onion and sharp cheddar flavor. Try it for your next grilled cheese or ham sandwich. Makes 2 loaves.
0 Add the yeast and ginger to the water with a teaspoon of the sugar.
1 Stir together in a bowl and set aside for [timer minutes=0]5 minutes[/timer].
2 Mix buttermilk, sugar, salt, baking soda in with the yeast mixture.
3 Add three cups of flour and mix until smooth.
4 Mix in butter, onions, and cheese until it is totally incorporated into batter.
5 Now, begin to add the rest of the flour, one cup at a time, keeping mixer on low speed.
6 When dough pulls from the sides of the bowl remove it from the mixer to a floured surface and knead until elastic and smooth. Or, knead with the mixer according to manufacturer's instructions.
7 Place in greased bowl, turn to grease the top, cover and allow to rise for [timer minutes=0]1 -1/2 hours.[/timer]
8 Punch down and form into two loaves.
9 Place in greased loaf pans and grease tops.
10 Cover, and allow to rise for [timer minutes=0]45 minutes[/timer].
11 Brush tops with egg yolk mixed with a teaspoon of water to make it glossy.
12 Preheat oven to 400F. Bake for [timer minutes=0]30 minutes[/timer], covering tops with foil if they brown too fast.
13 Remove loaves from oven and allow to cool in pans for [timer minutes=0]10 minutes[/timer].
14 Turn out and cool completely on a rack.
15 Cover the loaves if you want soft crusts.
