Best Sweet Sesame Loaf Recipes

SICILIAN SESAME SEED BREAD

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Sesame Seed Bread made with semolina flour is very special. The doubled-milled durum wheat semolina flour used in this recipe is golden in color and delicious. Semolina flour is also used for pasta. The addition of sesame seeds on top is critical to enjoy this full flavor and wonderful homemade bread.

Provided by Cara Kretz

Categories Bread

Time 2h55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 1/2 teaspoon Active dry yeast (room temperature )
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups warm water (112° to 115°F)
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
4 cups Rimacinata Wheat Durum Semolina flour (plus a few tablespoons more if needed)
1 small egg
3 tablespoon water
1/3 cup sesame seeds
16 ice cubes

Steps:

In a large glass measuring cup, dissolve the sugar and yeast in 2 cups of the warm water. Let stand, covered for 5 minutes, or until foamy.
Add 2 cups of flour and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add the yeast mixture and mix until a dough starts to form. Add 2 more cups of flour and let mix until a smooth ball of dough is formed. It too wet, add 1 -2 tablespoons more flour. Do not let the dough get to dry. It should be slightly sticky. Let knead for about 5-10 minutes in total.
Place the dough in a large oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let it rise until doubled about 2 hours. (I usually place in my oven with the light on).
On a floured board, punch down the dough, divide it in half and shape two thick loaves or four baguettes.
Transfer loaves a floured baker's couche or large cotton dish towel. Cover the loaves and let rise in a warm place for about 2 hours until doubled again in size.
Preheat the oven at 450 degrees for 30 minutes. Place a cast iron skillet on the bottom rack and let heat as well.
When ready to bake, mix the egg and water to make a wash. Brush the egg wash over the loaves and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Place the loaves on baking sheet or a french loaf baking pans.
Put the baking pan on the middle rack.
Add 10 ice cubes to the cast iron pan. This will create the steam for a great crust. Add 4-6 more cubes halfway through for more steam.
Cook for 35 minutes until the bread is a nice golden brown.
Let the bread cool before slicing.

SESAME FRENCH BREAD

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Homemade French bread isn't at all difficult to make, and it's perfect alongside Italian foods. If you're not serving a large group, freeze one loaf to enjoy later. -Peggy Van Arsdale, Trenton, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2-1/2 cups water (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons salt
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Cornmeal
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, oil, salt and 4 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Divide in half. Roll each half into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Roll up from a long side; seal well. Place with seam side down on greased baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal. , Beat egg white and water; brush over loaves. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cover with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray; let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. , With a sharp knife, make 4 shallow diagonal cuts across top. Bake at 400° until lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SWEET SESAME LOAF

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Just made this last night & it was a huge hit! I originally acquired this recipe while on a trip to Europe years ago, & just dug it out to try since I was having a few girls over for tea. The original recipe is written out in European measurements, & 1/2 way thru I got stuck on a few of the conversions. Thanks to some very helpful JAP members in the "general questions group" the correct conversions were made & the recipe turned out perfect! (I think everyone should join that group on here. It is so helpful to get the immediate help of others when in a jam like that.) This turned out to be a wonderfully moist, flavorful, & attractive loaf that I plan to prepare often for afternoon tea, brunch, etc. Had a slice this morn' w/my morning coffee. Delicious! The nutty flavor of the toasted sesame seeds along w/the light lemon undertones just come together perfectly. I think this one's a winner!

Provided by kim * @Bakerella

Categories Sweet Breads

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2/3 cup(s) sesame seeds
2 cup(s) all purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1 teaspoon(s) salt
4 tablespoon(s) soft butter or marg
2/3 cup(s) sugar
2 - eggs at room temp
- grated rind of 1 large lemon
1 1/2 cup(s) milk

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350'. Line a 10x5 loaf pan w/parchment paper & grease OR grease & flour a nonstick loaf pan.
Reserve 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds. Lightly toast the rest on a baking sheet in the oven or on stovetop in nonstick pan. Watch well so they don't get too dark or overly toasted.
Sift flour, salt & baking powder into a bowl. Stir in toasted sesame seeds & set aside.
Cream butter & sugar together by hand or with mixer until light & fluffy. Beat in the eggs. Then stir in lemon zest & milk.
Pour milk mixture over dry ingredients & fold together until just blended. Pour into prepared pan & sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds (should completely cover entire top).
Bake for about 1 Hr until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 min's before unmolding.