Light bread with sesame sourdough

This easy sesame sourdough bread recipe creates a perfectly golden loaf, topped with black and white sesame seeds, followed by a drizzle of sweet honey.

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For the beginning

(This would make about 125g starter. You will need 80g for this recipe)

• 25 g the beginning of sourdough
• 50 gr flour
• 50 gr water

For the bread

• 280 g warm water
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 400 gr bread flour or all-purpose flour
• 50 gr sesame seeds
• 80 g starter
• 1.5 spoons salt

Mix the ingredients

1. Combine the initial ingredients and place in a clean jar. Leave in a warm place for 6 hours or until doubled in size.
2. After 6 hours, combine water and honey in a large bowl; mix well. Add the flour and sesame seeds and mix until a rough dough remains. Cover the dough with a damp towel and let it rest. Add 80 g starter to the dough and then salt. Wet your hands and mix these ingredients together.
3. During the next 3 hours, stretch and fold your dough a total of 6 times, after every half hour.

Ferment in bulk

1. After the stretching and folding is complete, let the dough rest in a warm place until it looks much puffier than it started.

Shape the dough

1. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and gently shape into a rectangle. Refrain from pressing the dough, as you risk losing its gases.
2. Grab the bottom third of the dough and fold it to meet the middle. We take the right side of the dough and fold it so that it stays in the middle. Repeat this for the left side of the dough.
3. Form the dough into a ball and roll it towards you to create surface tension. Place the dough ball in a floured bowl or basket. Cover the dough with a tea towel and refrigerate for 20 hours.

Bake

1. Preheat the oven to 480 degrees Fahrenheit and place a Dutch oven or cast iron skillet in the oven. Let this warm for at least 30 minutes, then remove the dutch oven and place your sesame batter in the dutch oven. If you don't have a dutch oven, then place your formed dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place a glass of water in the oven. This will help generate enough steam for a perfect crust.
2. Use a razor blade or sharp knife to score the bread. Place the lid on the Dutch oven and bake covered for 20 minutes.
3. Remove the lid and bake uncovered for another 20 minutes. Allow the golden brown sesame bread to cool for 2 hours before slicing.

• Author: Natasha Krajnc
• Cooking time: 40 min
• Category: bread

What kind of flour should I use for sesame sourdough?

For this sesame sourdough recipe, you will need bread flour or strong all-purpose flour with 11% protein. When mixed with water, these flours can help develop a stable gluten network in the dough. This is further developed through a series of stretches and folds.

Sourdough starter

To make a sesame bread, you will need an active sourdough starter. If you don't have a starter, learn how to make one sourdough bread for beginners.

Once you have started the sourdough, feed it regularly, not forgetting to throw in a small amount before each feeding. This ensures that the acid levels at the start of your sourdough remain low. Too much acid can affect the overall texture of your bread.

You can throw away the scraps or bake a delicious batch sourdough tossing recipe!

Sesame seeds

Combining white sesame seeds with black sesame seeds it provides an abundance of texture and flavor to your sourdough bread, as well as a host of health benefits. Black sesame seeds offer a rich flavor compared to white sesame seeds, and you can increase their potency by roasting them.

1. Just put a pan on low heat.
2. Toss your sesame seeds directly into the hot pan and toss for 3-5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and allow to cool before adding to your formed dough.

You can also add a variety of seeds to your sourdough bread, such as sunflower seeds, poppy seeds, flax seedsand chia seeds.

When to add seeds to sourdough?

There are many delicious versions of this sesame bread recipe. However, I like to include the sesame seeds at the beginning of the recipe, following my bread flour, so that the seeds are comfortably incorporated into the dough before moving on to the next step.

This ensures that the seeds are evenly distributed throughout the dough as you stretch, fold, and shape the dough.

You can also add some toasted sesame seeds to the top of your bread before baking for a delicious fresh sourdough bread.

Sesame Dough Bread Recipe

This sourdough bread recipe features rich sesame seeds, with a drizzle of honey to balance the wonderful nutty flavors.

Check out the recipe below:

Ingredients

For the beginning

(This would make about 125g starter. You will need 80g for this recipe)

• 25 gr starter for the sourdough
• 50 g of flour
• 50 g of water

For the bread

• 280 g of warm water
• 1 spoon of honey
• 400 g of bread flour or all-purpose flour
• 50 g of sesame seeds
• 80 g starter
• 1.5 spoons of salt

GUIDELINES

1. Mix the ingredients: Combine the initial ingredients and place in a clean jar. Leave in a warm place for 6 hours or until doubled in size.
2. After 6 hours, combine water and honey in a large bowl; mix well. Add the flour and sesame seeds and mix until a rough dough remains. Cover the dough with a damp towel and let it rest. Add 80 g starter to the dough and then salt. Wet your hands and mix these ingredients together.
3. During the next 3 hours, stretch and fold your dough a total of 6 times, after every half hour.
4. Ferment in bulk: Once the stretching and folding is done, let the dough rest in a warm place until it looks much puffier than it started.
5. Form the dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and gently shape it into a rectangle. Refrain from pressing the dough, as you may risk losing its gases.
6. Grab the bottom third of the dough and fold it to meet the middle. We take the right side of the dough and fold it so that it stays in the middle. Repeat this for the left side of the dough.
7. Form the dough into a ball and roll it towards you to create surface tension. Place the dough ball in a floured bowl or basket. Cover the dough with a tea towel and refrigerate for 20 hours.
8. Bake: Preheat the oven to 480 degrees Fahrenheit and place a Dutch oven or cast iron skillet in the oven. Let this warm for at least 30 minutes, then remove the dutch oven and place your sesame batter in the dutch oven. If you don't have a dutch oven, then place your formed dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place a glass of water in the oven. This will help generate enough steam for a perfect crust.
9. Use a razor blade or sharp knife to score the bread. Place the lid on the Dutch oven and bake covered for 20 minutes.
10. Remove the lid and bake uncovered for another 20 minutes. Allow the golden brown sesame bread to cool for 2 hours before slicing. Look how to cut sourdough bread for the perfect slice!

Baker's schedule

This is a simple summary of suggested times in the process of making sesame sourdough bread.

• 08:00: Feed your sourdough starter
• noon: Mix water, honey, flour and sesame seeds
• 1 PM: Add the starter to the batter
• 1.30 – 16.30: Stretch and fold every 30 minutes for 3 hours
• 4.30 in the afternoon: Ferment in bulk
• 20.30: Form and proof the dough in the refrigerator overnight
• 08:00: Bake!

How to serve bread with sesame dough?

This wonderful sesame bread is delicious when spread with butter and eaten on its own. However, you can elevate this sophisticated bread with a bunch of fresh and refreshing ingredients.

Some of these may include:

• Mashed avocado: If you love avocado toast, you'll love it sprinkled on a piece of toasted sesame. Add some salt and prepare for an unforgettable bite!
• Sliced ​​tomatoes and spices: Fry a slice of sesame sourdough bread and top with sliced ​​tomatoes. Finish with a light dusting of chili flakes.
• Beaten eggs: For a delicious breakfast meal, top sesame sourdough with scrambled eggs. Add a pinch of salt and pepper for extra flavor and enjoy!

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