Description
This soft bread with seeds features a light loaf with a thin, golden crust and a soft crumb inside, making it perfect for sandwiches or served plain with butter.
Ingredients
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- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1¼ cups warm water
- 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon black seeds (nigella or black sesame)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently shape it into a round loaf. Place on the prepared baking sheet and dimple the surface with your fingers.
- Brush the top with beaten egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame and black seeds.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For storage, keep the bread in a bread box or paper bag at room temperature for 2–3 days, or slice and freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg