Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 500g
- Active dry yeast: 7g
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Warm water (110-115°F / 43-46°C): 1 cup
- Canola oil: 2 tablespoons
- Onion: 1 medium (150g), finely chopped
- Poppy seeds: 50g
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Eggs, lightly beaten: 1 large
Preparation Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 (Intermediate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Gradually add the warm water while stirring until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Grease a large bowl with canola oil and place the dough inside. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- While the dough is rising, caramelize the onion: Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
- Roll out each piece of dough into a 6-inch circle.
- Spread a layer of caramelized onion in the center of each circle, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Sprinkle half of the poppy seeds over the onions.
- Dip your finger in salt and make three shallow indentations in a triangle shape in the uncovered border.
- Brush the edges of the bialys with the beaten egg.
- Bake the bialys in a preheated oven at 400°F / 200°C for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutritional Information:
Per bialy:
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and chewy dough
- Sweet caramelized onion filling
- Crunchy poppy seeds
- Unique triangle indentations
User Comments:
- "The Bialys were amazing! The dough was perfectly soft and flavorful, and the caramelized onions were the perfect balance of sweetness and savoriness with a nice crunch from the poppy seeds."
- "I had never tried Bialys before, but these were a huge hit with my family. The Polish twist with the caramelized onions made them extra special."
- "I appreciated that the recipe used easily accessible ingredients from my local supermarket."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Let the dough rise fully for a light and airy texture.
- If you don't have time to caramelize the onions, you can use a store-bought caramelized onion jam.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings, such as butter, cream cheese, or smoked salmon.
