Ingredients

  • FOR THE CARAMELIZING ONIONS:
  • 1 whole Large Sweet Onion, Cut In Half And Sliced Thin Into Half Moons
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
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  • FOR THE ROLLS:
  • 1-1/2 cup Warm Water (110 Degrees)
  • 3 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 Tablespoon Honey
  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Plus More For Coating Bowl
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary, Leaves Removed And Chopped
  • Melted Butter, For Brushing On The Cooking Rolls

Method

  • For the onions: Saute sliced onions and minced garlic in the 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Cook them until brown and caramelized, about 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool for a few minutes.
  • For the bread: Pour warm water into a bowl. Sprinkle yeast on top. Add the honey and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir gently until combined. Set aside.
  • Combine flours and salt in a separate bowl. Add to the flour mixture your onions and rosemary. Next pour in the yeast/honey/olive oil mixture stirring gently until dough is combined. (The dough should be sticky!)
  • Generously flour a flat surface. Knead dough 15 to 20 times, adding flour generously to make it easier to handle. (Keep it sticky, though!)
  • Drizzle some olive oil into a separate bowl and then add your ball of dough, turning to coat. Cover with a warm damp tea towel and place in a warm spot for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees (F). Divide dough into twelve portions, and form each into a round shape. Place on a parchment paper, then cover with a clean towel and allow to rise for 15 to 20 minutes. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until brown. Brush with butter halfway through baking time.
  • Serve with copious amount of yummy butter!