Sesame Bread: A Nutritious and Tasty Alternative

Ingredients :

• 500 g plain flour
• 30 g sesame seeds (plus extra for sprinkling)
• 10 g of salt
• 10 g of sugar
• 10 g of dried yeast
• 300 ml of warm water
• 30 ml of sesame oil

Approach :

1. Preparing the dough:

   • In a large bowl, mix the flour, sesame seeds, salt and sugar.
   • In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water and let it stand for about 5 minutes until foam forms on the surface.
   • Add the sesame oil to the yeast mixture.

2. Kneading the dough:

   • Gradually add the yeast and oil mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing well until a dough forms.
   • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for approximately 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

3. Dough rising:

   • Place the dough in a clean bowl and cover with a tea towel. Leave to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

4. Molding and second fermentation:

   • Gently turn the leavened dough onto the work surface and shape it into a loaf.
   • Place the loaf on a baking sheet lined with baking paper, sprinkle with sesame seeds and press them down gently.
   • Cover and leave to rise for another 30 minutes.

5. Baking:

   • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
   • Bake the bread in the preheated oven for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the bread makes a hollow sound when tapped gently.

6. Cooling:

   • Remove the finished bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack.

Alternatives :

• Flour: For a gluten-free version, you can use a gluten-free flour blend.
• Seeds: Try adding different seeds like flax, sunflower or chia for an even richer flavor and texture.
• Flavors: Add dried herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.