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Bread, Sesame
Recipe By :Susan Jane Cheney
Serving Size : 20 Preparation Time :2:30
Categories : Bread Bread-Bakers Mailing List
Grains Low Fat
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 cups spring water
3/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
7 1/2 cups whole wheat bread flour
3/4 cup sesame seeds -- plus extra for garnish
2 1/4 teaspoons sea salt
2 tablespoons sesame oil
egg wash
The irresistible flavor and gentle crunch of roasted sesame seeds
pervades this popular loaf.
Heat 1/4 cup of the water and cool it to lukewarm. Add the yeast and
a teaspoon of flour. Cover and set it in a warm spot to proof. Add
the remaining 2 3/4 cups water. Gradually stir in about 3 1/2 cups of
the flour to form a thick batter. Cover and set it in a draft-free
spot for 2 hours, or until a sponge develops.
Meanwhile, roast the sesame seeds in a dry, heavy-bottomed skillet
(cast iron works well) over medium heat; agitate the pan or stir
often to prevent the seeds from burning. Grind the seeds coarsely
with a mortar and pestle or food processor.
Stir the salt, oil, and sesame seeds into the sponge. Gradually stir
in enough of the remaining flour to form a dough.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and cover it for
about 10 minutes. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, adding
flour as necessary to keep it from sticking.
Form the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl.
Cover and set it aside for about 2 hours, or until the dough has
risen and does not spring back when pressed. Turn the dough out and
knead it briefly. Return it to the bowl for a second rise.
Shape and pan the dough. Cover the loaves and set them aside to rise
for about an hour, or until the dough rebounds slowly when pressed.
Slash the tops of the loaves, brush them with an egg wash and
sprinkle on whole sesame seeds. Bake at 400F for about 20 minutes,
then lower the heat to 350F and bake 20 to 30 minutes longer, until
the loaves are brown, have firm sides, and sound distinctly hollow
when removed from the pans and tapped on the bottom.
Cool the bread thoroughly before slicing or storing it.
Variation: Add the grated zest of a large lemon along with the salt,
oil, and seeds.
Variation: Substitute 1/4 cup each of toasted poppy seeds and toasted
sunflower seeds for 1/2 cup of the sesame seeds.
Source:
"Breadtime"
S(ISBN):
"0-89815-953-9"
Yield:
"2 loaves"
Start to Finish Time:
"7:00"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 196 Calories; 5g Fat (21.1%
calories from fat); 7g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber;
0mg Cholesterol; 214mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 Fat.