When most people think of baking, sweet treats such as cakes, biscuits, and pastries usually come to mind. Yet baking is also home to a world of savoury bakes, and onions are a very simple ingredient that can really elevate these bakes. With their natural tangy and sweet flavour, and the fact that they are a very versatile ingredient, onions are the perfect addition to breads, muffins, and savoury pastries.
Bread and onions have always been a great combination. Classic onion bread is a favourite alongside soups, cheeses, or simply enjoyed warm with butter. Bakers can fold finely diced onions into dough for a subtle flavour, or layer caramelised onions into focaccia before baking for an aromatic finish.
Savoury muffins may not be as common as their sweet counterparts, but they are an easy and delicious breakfast option. Adding chopped spring onions or shallots to muffin batter is a great way to add some gentle onion flavour. For a more indulgent bake, pair onions with cheese – cheddar and onion muffins are hearty, satisfying, and go great with salads or soups. These muffins are also endlessly customisable, with herbs and seeds adding further texture and flavour.
Onions shine in pastries too, and the possibilities are endless with this one. The classic French onion tart (thinly sliced onions baked slowly with cream and eggs in a pastry shell) is a great example of how onions can be the star of the bake.
Incorporating onions into baking unlocks a whole new range of flavours. For kitchens and bakeries, preparing onions quickly and efficiently is vital. That’s where high-quality onion peeling machines like the ones M&P Engineering manufactures come in, saving time while ensuring consistency.
M&P’s Large Onion Peeling machine uses self-adjusting floating knives to top, tail and peel onions. It is easy to operate and makes sure the product remains in pristine condition after it has been peeled by using a dry peeling process. The dry onion peeling process is able to process up to 750kg of onions per hour. See it in action here.
M&P’s Small Onion Peeling machine is also simple to operate and you get a product similar in quality to hand peelers at high speed and consistent quality. This machine does not require a lot of labour and is simple to clean and easy to maintain. It can top, tail and peel onions from 18mm to 45mm.
If you would like to find out more about M&P Engineering’s onion peelers, call 0161 872 8378 or contact us here.