Sweet Sesame Bread Recipe

Name: Sweet Sesame Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 3 tablespoons instant nonfat dry milk powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed aniseed; 2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon milk; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons chopped almonds; 2 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 tablespoons instant nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed aniseed
2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons chopped almonds
2 tablespoons sugar

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter, sugar, eggs, milk powder, salt, aniseed and 2 cups flour. Beat on low speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 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.
3
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Shape each into a 15-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased
4
; braid. Pinch ends to seal and tick under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
5
Beat egg and milk; brush over braid. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, almonds and sugar. Bake at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1/4 cup butter, softened, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Sweet Sesame Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sweet Sesame Bread

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