Simple White Sesame Bread Recipe
Make this Sesame Bread recipe at home with eight simple ingredients. This easy recipe delivers delicious results the family will love.
Servings 12
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Ingredients
- 1 cup milk 236ml or 8oz
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2¼ tsp rapid-rising dry yeast 1 package or 7g = ¼ oz
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour 360g or 12.75oz
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 egg whites divided and slightly beaten
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Grease or spray a 9” x 5” bread pan. You can also line the pan with parchment paper however it is not necessary.
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter over low heat until the butter is just melted. You don’t want to boil at all, just warm.
- Add the warm milk to a large mixing bowl and add the yeast and the sugar to the bowl. Gently stir with a spoon and let sit until it is frothy. That is how you know the yeast is active and working.
- Turn the mixer on low and gradually add the flour to the bowl and mix until it is just incorporated.
- Add the salt and one of the egg whites. Increase the speed to medium and continue stirring until the dough starts to pull away from the side of the bowl and is no longer sticky, about 7-10 minutes.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead the dough for about 5 minutes. You should be able to stretch the dough without it pulling apart.
- Form the dough into a ball and place in a well-oiled bowl. Turn to coat all sides. Cover the bowl with a damp towel or with some plastic wrap and place in a warm spot for about 45 minutes or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Remove the dough from the bowl (don’t punch it down) and turn out the dough gently about 3-4 times.
- Shape the dough into a rectangle and place in the prepared loaf pan. Cover and place in a warm spot for 20 minutes or until the dough has risen to the top of the pan.
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
- Once the loaf has risen, cut a seam in the top of the dough to allow steam to escape. Brush the loaf with the remaining egg white and sprinkle the to with sesame seeds.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the bread is golden and crispy.
- Immediately remove the bread from the pan and allow it to cool completely on a cooling rack
Notes
Kneading dough is very simple. You want to push the dough out with the palm of your hand, fold the dough over and push out again.
Don’t punch down this dough. It is important to handle the dough delicately to retain the air bubbles that make it light and fluffy.
Test doneness with an instant-read thermometer (internal temp 190-200°F). If the crust starts to get too brown, tent it with aluminum foil.
Nutrition
Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 430mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
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