Sesame Twist Bread
Transform your baking routine with this irresistible Sesame Twist Bread, a golden, braided loaf that’s as stunning as it is delicious. This recipe combines soft, pillowy dough enriched with butter and topped with a generous sprinkle of aromatic sesame seeds for a nutty crunch in every bite. Expertly braided and baked to perfection, the bread sports a golden crust while remaining light and fluffy inside, making it the ideal centerpiece for any table. Perfect for weekend baking, this recipe features simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and warm water, with a touch of patience during its two rises ensuring an impeccable texture. Serve this show-stopping bread warm with butter, alongside soups, or as part of a charcuterie spread for a meal that shines. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner, this Sesame Twist Bread will quickly become a favorite. Keywords: sesame twist bread, braided bread recipe, homemade bread, sesame seed bread, soft bread recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams all-purpose flour
- 25 grams granulated sugar
- 7 grams instant yeast
- 7 grams salt
- 240 milliliters warm water (about 40°C/105°F)
- 50 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 50 grams sesame seeds
- 1 whole egg (for egg wash)
- 15 milliliters milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
Add the warm water to the dry ingredients, and mix until the dough starts to come together.
Add the softened butter and knead the dough on a clean surface or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly greased bowl, and cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and divide it into three equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope, about 40 cm (16 inches) in length.
Place the three ropes side by side on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pinch the ends of the ropes together at the top, then braid the ropes by crossing them over each other until you reach the other end. Pinch the bottom ends together to seal the braid.
Cover the braided dough loosely with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise again in a warm place for about 30-40 minutes, until puffy.
While the dough is rising, preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
Prepare the egg wash by whisking together the egg and milk. Brush the top of the dough with the egg wash, then sprinkle generously with sesame seeds.
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2506 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.2 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.8 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 297 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 2867 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 379.0 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.8 g | ||
| Protein | 66.9 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 25.4 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 848 mg | 18% | |
*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.
