I make this bread every week. My family never tires of it. I’ve shared it with friends and have received many compliments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1422520,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303971,304158,305616,305615,305487,304515,304390,303966,304988,304368,305669,305024,304558,324623,304388,304395,304398,304150,305031,304403],"categories-v2":[308500,310461,309438,310897,310890,308988,308481,310796,308880,308761,308495,308935,308745,310938,308965,308910,309177,308752,308782,308797,309434,308975,308812],"coauthors":[305],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Classic French Onion Soup","post_link":"\/recipes\/classic-french-onion-soup\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/EXPS_FT24_160479_EC_020924_10.jpg"},{"post_title":"Sourdough French Bread","post_link":"\/recipes\/sourdough-french-bread\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/EXPS_TOHD24_15241_JackieAlpers_08.jpg"},{"post_title":"French Dip Sandwiches with Onions","post_link":"\/recipes\/french-dip-sandwich-with-onions\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/French-Dip-Sandwiches-with-Onions_EXPS_TOHVP24_10684_MF_10_08_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"French Onion Pasta","post_link":"\/recipes\/french-onion-pasta-recipe\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/EXPS_FT25_279619_EC_0320_6.jpg"},{"post_title":"Baked French Toast","post_link":"\/recipes\/baked-french-toast\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Baked-French-Toast_EXPS_THAM18_206137_B10_09_5b-1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Onion Meat Loaf","post_link":"\/recipes\/onion-meat-loaf\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Onion-Meat-Loaf_EXPS_FT23_27246_EC_111423_3.jpg"},{"post_title":"French Onion Chicken Casserole","post_link":"\/recipes\/french-onion-chicken-casserole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/French-Onion-Chicken-Casserole_EXPS_TOHD_278391_JonathanMelendez_7.jpg"},{"post_title":"French Onion Dip","post_link":"\/recipes\/french-onion-dip\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/French-Onion-Dip_EXPS_TOHVP24_275809_MF_03_13_1.jpg"},{"post_title":"Sesame French Bread","post_link":"\/recipes\/sesame-french-bread\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Sesame-French-Bread_EXPS_TOHX26_1781_DR_05_13_12b.jpg"},{"post_title":"French Onion Mac and Cheese","post_link":"\/recipes\/french-onion-mac-and-cheese\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"French Onion Casserole","post_link":"\/recipes\/french-onion-casserole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/French-Onion-Casserole_TOHD24_40077_NicolePerry-4_EXPS-scaled.jpg"},{"post_title":"French Bread Pizza","post_link":"\/recipes\/french-bread-pizza\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/French-Bread-Pizza_exps3116_5ING133188C04_18_6bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Onion French Bread Loaves","post_link":"\/recipes\/onion-french-bread-loaves\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Onion-French-Bread-Loaves_exps32503_FM143298B03_06_1bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Whole Wheat French Bread","post_link":"\/recipes\/whole-wheat-french-bread\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps3861_FB143426B05_07_3b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chicken French Bread Pizza","post_link":"\/recipes\/chicken-french-bread-pizza\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps14127_CW10152C35.jpg"},{"post_title":"Olive-Onion Cheese Bread","post_link":"\/recipes\/olive-onion-cheese-bread\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps40490_TH1421350D61A.jpg"},{"post_title":"Onion Dill Bread","post_link":"\/recipes\/onion-dill-bread\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps972_CS0706C53.jpg"},{"post_title":"French Bread","post_link":"\/recipes\/french-bread\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"French Onion Burgers","post_link":"\/recipes\/french-onion-burgers\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps23182_GAC1115479D54A.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/300x300\/exps8484_CX2596C51A.jpg"},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/french-onion-bread\/","name":"French Onion Bread","datePublished":"2018-01-01","dateModified":"2022-09-22","prepTime":"PT25M","cookTime":"PT30M","totalTime":"PT55M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps8484_CX2596C51A.jpg","height":300,"width":300},"recipeCategory":"","description":"I make this bread every week. My family never tires of it. I've shared it with friends and have received many compliments.","recipeIngredient":["2 packages (1\/4 ounce each) active dry yeast","1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)","5-1\/4 to 5-3\/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided","4 tablespoons sugar, divided","3\/4 teaspoon salt","1-1\/4 cups hot water (120° to 130°)","1 envelope onion soup mix","3 tablespoons shortening"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1\/2 cup flour, 2 tablespoons sugar and salt; beat until smooth, about 1 minute. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"In a small bowl, combine hot water, soup mix, shortening and remaining sugar. Cool to 115°. Add to yeast mixture with 2 cups flour; mix for 1-2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Punch the dough down; divide into thirds. Shape into loaves; place in three greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks."}],"recipeYield":"3 loaves","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 63 calories","fatContent":"1g fat (0 saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"0 cholesterol","sodiumContent":"89mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"12g carbohydrate (1g sugars","fiberContent":"0 fiber)","proteinContent":"2g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":5,"reviewCount":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-10-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KristineChayes"},"reviewBody":"I was looking for a bread recipe that was a little different than usual when I found this recipe on Taste Recipes's website. I made this bread the other day and was very happy with the results. It has a nice onion taste and a soft texture. My family and I really enjoyed it. The recipe results in three loaves, which is especially nice for company. I'll be making French Onion Bread again and definitely for Thanksgiving.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"8484","romance_copy_dek":"I make this bread every week. My family never tires of it. I've shared it with friends and have received many compliments.","enhanced_recipe_title":"French Onion Bread","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 packages (1\/4 ounce each) active dry yeast","IngredientText":"2 packages (1\/4 ounce each) active dry yeast"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)","IngredientText":"1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"5-1\/4 to 5-3\/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided","IngredientText":"5-1\/4 to 5-3\/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"4 tablespoons sugar, divided","IngredientText":"4 tablespoons sugar, divided"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3\/4 teaspoon salt","IngredientText":"3\/4 teaspoon salt"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1-1\/4 cups hot water (120° to 130°)","IngredientText":"1-1\/4 cups hot water (120° to 130°)"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 envelope onion soup mix","IngredientText":"1 envelope onion soup mix"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3 tablespoons shortening","IngredientText":"3 tablespoons shortening"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/300x300\/exps8484_CX2596C51A.jpg","RecipeId":8484,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"French Onion Bread Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":"","RecipeAttachmentFileName":"exps8484_CX2596C51A.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Dorothy","Lastname":"Jorgensen","ContributorAttachmentFileName":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/Recipe\/testkitchenapproved.png","TimeCallout":"Prep: 25 min. + rising Bake: 30 min.","MinimumServingQuantity":48,"MaximumServingQuantity":48,"Yield":"3 loaves.","DigitalTitle":"French Onion Bread","SubmittedTitle":"French Onion Bread","RecipeTypeId":1,"RecipeURL":"french-onion-bread","AverageRating":5,"WebPublishedDate":"1\/1\/2018 12:00:00 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"","PreparationTimeInMinutes":25,"CookTimeInMinutes":30,"TotalTimeInMinutes":55,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":false,"IsFieldEditorRecipe":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"EditorNotes":"","PublishedProjectTitle":"French Onion Bread","OriginalSourceProject":"French Onion Bread","ContestPlacement":"","Trailer":"","Metadescription":"","AboutRecipeTitle":"","AboutRecipe":"","DigitalHeadnotes":"I make this bread every week. My family never tires of it. I've shared it with friends and have received many compliments.","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":"","RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"RecipeCookingTipTitle":"","RecipeCookingTipText":"","SpecifiCookingTipText":"","Directions":[{"Direction":"In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1\/2 cup flour, 2 tablespoons sugar and salt; beat until smooth, about 1 minute. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes. ","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" In a small bowl, combine hot water, soup mix, shortening and remaining sugar. Cool to 115°. Add to yeast mixture with 2 cups flour; mix for 1-2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. ","SequenceNo":2},{"Direction":" Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. ","SequenceNo":3},{"Direction":" Punch the dough down; divide into thirds. Shape into loaves; place in three greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. ","SequenceNo":4},{"Direction":" Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.","SequenceNo":5}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":0},{"Name":"Baking Recipes","ID":111650},{"Name":"Bread Baking","ID":111685}],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Bread Recipes","ID":94254},{"Name":"Vegetarian Bread Recipes","ID":95174},{"Name":"Vegetarian Recipes","ID":94306},{"Name":"Yeast Bread Recipes","ID":94458}],"Cuisine":[{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Comfort Food Bread Recipes","ID":89548},{"Name":"Comfort Food Recipes","ID":89540},{"Name":"Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes","ID":89584},{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0}],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[],"Ingredients":[],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Bread Recipes","ID":305616},{"Name":"Breads Rolls & Pastries","ID":305615},{"Name":"Breads, Rolls & Pastries","ID":305615},{"Name":"Loaf","ID":305669},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"Bakeware","ID":303971},{"Name":"Health & Wellness","ID":304988},{"Name":"Low-Sodium","ID":305024},{"Name":"Vegetarian","ID":305031},{"Name":"Holidays & Events","ID":304368},{"Name":"Events & Gatherings","ID":304515},{"Name":"Fall","ID":304390},{"Name":"Potluck","ID":304558},{"Name":"Seasons","ID":304388},{"Name":"Spring","ID":304395},{"Name":"Summer","ID":304398},{"Name":"Winter","ID":304403},{"Name":"Techniques","ID":304150},{"Name":"Baking Breads & Desserts","ID":304158},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":1,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 slice: 63 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. ","NoOfRatings":1,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/exps8484_CX2596C51A.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/exps8484_CX2596C51A.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","Tips":[],"CommentCount":1,"RatingCount":2,"RecipeCommentDetails":[{"Comment":"
I was looking for a bread recipe that was a little different than usual when I found this recipe on Taste Recipes's website. I made this bread the other day and was very happy with the results. It has a nice onion taste and a soft texture. My family and I really enjoyed it. The recipe results in three loaves, which is especially nice for company. I'll be making French Onion Bread again and definitely for Thanksgiving.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"","GUID":"45c4dc099f424c4ab8bd54aa1395268a","MemberId":1441542,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"KristineChayes","SubmittedDate":"10\/14\/2013 20:40"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"12\/08\/2007 14:53","GUID":"897864204313466FB8990830504957DE","MemberId":885313,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Jannie_Ree","SubmittedDate":"12\/08\/2007 14:53"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310890,"name":"Breads, Rolls & Pastries","slug":"breads-rolls-pastries","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310825,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Learning how to make bread and pastries from scratch is so satisfying for any home baker. We've got the tips and recipes you need.","parent":310796,"count":4133,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/breads-rolls-pastries\/"},{"term_id":310897,"name":"Bread Recipes","slug":"bread-recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310832,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Whether you like quick breads or yeast bread recipes, our Test Kitchen has hundreds of recipes for you to explore.","parent":310890,"count":3600,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/breads-rolls-pastries\/bread-recipes\/"},{"term_id":310938,"name":"Loaf","slug":"bread-loaves","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310873,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for a classic bread loaf recipe? Get baking with our collection of the loveliest loaves, and have these recipes ready for the dinner table.","parent":310897,"count":991,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/breads-rolls-pastries\/bread-recipes\/bread-loaves\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"French Onion Bread"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n