Bread Recipe #45 - Upside-Down Onion Bread

This is a savory bread baked in a pie plate then flipped upside down bearing aromatic caramelized onions. Ingredients: 1 large sweet onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil (I used bacon grease), 1 tablespoon butter, 3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 3 teaspoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 cup cold butter, cut into small cubes, 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon. Instructions: In a large skillet over low heat, cook the sweet onion in oil and butter for 50 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a greased 9-inch deep-dish pie plate, sprinkle with thyme. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and pepper. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cream just until moistened. Fold in cheese and bacon. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Pat or roll into a 9-inch circle. Carefully place over onions. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto a large serving platter. Cool slightly; serve warm. "Taste of Home Annual Recipes 2014", Reiman Media Group, Inc, WI, 2013, pg. 89. Presented by Bette Lu Lerwick, Albin, WY. "Rolling in the dough!"