French Onion Soup – SKORDO

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds yellow onions, halved, and sliced thin (8 cups)
• 1/4 pound unsalted butter (1 stick)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup medium-dry sherry
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 1 1/2 cups good dry white wine
• 2 quarts homemade beef stock
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
• Baguette, sliced
• Gruyere cheese
• Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste