Hot Onion Pinwheels

Recipe View 5 mins In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy. (5-10 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins In a large bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of softened butter, 1 tablespoon of dry milk powder, and 2 cups of all-purpose flour. Stir in the beaten egg and the proofed yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

Recipe View 8 mins Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, adding more flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic. (8-10 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover with greased plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-1.5 hours. (60-90 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins While the dough is rising, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking and stirring until the onions are deeply caramelized and dark brown, about 20-25 minutes more. (20-25 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins Stir in the crushed red pepper and remove from heat. Let cool slightly.

Recipe View 0 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.

Recipe View 10 mins Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a lightly floured work surface. Pat it into a rectangle, about 12x16 inches. Cover with greased plastic wrap and let rest for 10 minutes to relax the gluten. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins Roll the dough into a larger rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick. Evenly spread the caramelized onions over the dough, leaving a small border along one of the long edges.

Recipe View 0 mins Starting from the opposite long edge, tightly roll up the dough into a log. With a sharp, serrated knife, slice the log into 1-inch thick pinwheels.

Recipe View 20 mins Place the pinwheels on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Cover loosely with greased plastic wrap and let rise for a second time, about 20-30 minutes. (20-30 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pinwheels are golden brown and cooked through. (15-20 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins Let cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving.