Onion Pie Recipe - It's The Most Delicious Onion Pie I've Ever Tried:)

Ingredients

• 200 g All-Purpose Flour (for dough, sifted)
• 100 g Unsalted Butter (cold, cut into cubes)
• 60 ml Cold Water (ice‑cold)
• 1 tsp Salt (for dough)
• 1 tsp Baking Soda (for dough)
• 1 tbsp White Vinegar (for dough)
• 6 medium Onions (sliced thin)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for sautéing)
• 150 g Processed Cheese (cut into cubes)
• 4 large Eggs (room temperature)
• 1 tsp Dried Dill (optional herb)
• 1 small Carrot (grated, optional)
• to taste Black Pepper (ground)
• to taste Salt (for filling)

Instructions

1. Make Dough

   In a mixing bowl combine flour, cold butter, cold water, a pinch of salt, baking soda, and vinegar. Mix until a crumbly dough forms, then bring together into a ball.

   Time: PT10M

2. Rest Dough

   Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

   Time: PT1H

3. Sauté Onions

   Slice the onions thinly. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium‑low heat, add the onions, and sauté gently until soft but not browned, about 10‑15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

   Time: PT15M

4. Melt Cheese into Onions

   While the onions are still hot, add the cubed processed cheese and stir until fully melted and combined.

   Time: PT5M

5. Prepare Egg Mixture

   In a separate bowl whisk together the eggs, a pinch of salt, dried dill, and optional grated carrot until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

6. Combine Filling

   Pour the egg mixture into the hot onion‑cheese mixture and stir gently until evenly incorporated.

   Time: PT3M

7. Prepare Pie Mold and Dough

   Lightly flour an 11 cm pie mold. Divide the rested dough into three equal parts. Roll two parts and line the bottom and sides of the mold, pressing gently. Reserve the third part for the top crust.

   Time: PT10M

8. Fill the Pie

   Spoon the onion‑egg filling into the dough‑lined mold, spreading evenly but leaving a small border.

   Time: PT2M

9. Seal with Top Crust

   Roll the remaining dough piece and place it over the filling. Seal the edges by pinching the bottom and top crust together and trim any excess. Press the edges with a fork for a decorative pattern.

   Time: PT5M

10. Bake the Pie

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the pie for 30‑35 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling is set.

    Time: PT35M

    Temperature: 180°C

11. Cool and Serve

    Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool in the mold for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack before slicing.

    Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

650

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

35 g

Fiber

5 g