Yaya's Onion Pie Recipe

Name: Yaya's Onion Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup oil; 1 cup warm water; ½ teaspoon salt; 6 eggs; ½ teaspoon baking powder; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 5 large white onions, sliced medium-thin; 1 tablespoon stock (or water with soup mix); 1 dash salt; 1 dash sugar; 1 dash pepper; 1 dash cumin; 1 pinch nutmeg

Servings: persons

1 cup oil
1 cup warm water
½ teaspoon salt
6 eggs
½ teaspoon baking powder
5 cups all-purpose flour
5 large white onions, sliced medium-thin
1 tablespoon stock (or water with soup mix)
1 dash salt
1 dash sugar
1 dash pepper
1 dash cumin
1 pinch nutmeg

1
Dough: In a large bowl mix 1/2 cup of oil, warm water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 egg and baking powder.
2
Gradually add flour until dough will form a ball.
3
This may not take all 5 cups!
4
In a large pan, fry the onions in approximately 1/2 cup of oil.
5
Add salt, sugar and other spices.
6
Mix in stock.
7
Continue to cook until onions are wilted and a rich caramel colour.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Quickly mix in eggs to prevent them from clumping as they come into contact with the hot mixture.
10
Let cool.
11
Grease a pie dish.
12
Roll out 3/4 of the dough and place in the pie dish.
13
Fill with onion mixture.
14
Use remaining dough to make lattice-style top.
15
Bake at 350F for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until centre looks set and edges of dough are golden.

1540

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup oil, 1 cup warm water, ½ teaspoon salt, 6 eggs, and more.

Yes, Yaya's Onion Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Yaya's Onion Pie

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