Homemade Sesame Seed Bread (Soft Inside, Crispy Crust)🧺 Ingredients3½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour1½ tsp salt1 tbsp sugar (or honey)2¼ tsp (7 g) instant yeast1¼ cups (300 ml) warm water2 tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil)3–4 tbsp sesame seeds👩🍳 InstructionsActivate the doughIn a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm water and oil. Mix until a soft dough forms.KneadKnead by hand 8–10 minutes (or mixer 5–6 minutes) until smooth and elastic.First risePlace dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours until doubled.ShapePunch down the dough, shape into a loaf, and place in a parchment-lined loaf pan.Top with sesameLightly brush the top with water or milk, then generously sprinkle sesame seeds.Second riseCover and let rise again for 30–40 minutes until puffy.BakeBake in a preheated oven at 200°C (390°F) for 30–35 minutes, until golden brown.CoolRemove from pan and cool on a rack before slicing.✅ TipsFor extra crunch, brush with water instead of milk before adding sesame seeds.Add 1 tbsp butter for a richer flavor.For a rustic crust, place a small oven-safe bowl of water in the oven while baking.
Homemade Sesame Seed Bread (Soft Inside, Crispy Crust)
