Low Sodium Sesame Seed Bread
Delight in the wholesome flavor of homemade Low Sodium Sesame Seed Bread, a lighter twist on classic bread recipes designed for health-conscious bakers. This soft, buttery loaf incorporates a minimal amount of salt while delivering a subtly nutty crunch from toasted sesame seeds generously coating its exterior. Crafted with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, unsalted butter, and sugar, this low-sodium bread is easy to prepare and perfect for sandwiches, toast, or as a side for soups and salads. Featuring a manageable prep time of just 20 minutes, this recipe yields a tender, golden loaf that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious. Perfect for anyone seeking heart-healthy baking alternatives, this sesame seed bread recipe pairs delectable flavor with guilt-free indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar and yeast in the warm water. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes, until it becomes frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center.
Add the yeast mixture, melted unsalted butter, and egg into the well of the flour mixture.
Mix ingredients until a dough forms. You can use a stand mixer with a dough hook or mix by hand.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Shape the dough into a tight loaf.
Sprinkle sesame seeds evenly on a flat surface and roll the shaped dough over the seeds, covering the entire exterior.
Place the dough into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover again and let rise for another 30 minutes, or until it has risen above the loaf pan.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Once the dough has risen, bake it in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2358 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.4 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 282 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 1334 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 356.3 g | 130% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.5 g | ||
| Protein | 66.0 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 24.8 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 907 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
