Description
Delight in these homemade Sesame Seed Bread Rolls, a soft and golden treat topped with crunchy sesame seeds. Perfect for family gatherings or as a delicious accompaniment to any meal, this recipe guides you through creating fluffy, buttery rolls with a slight sweetness and a beautiful golden crust.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 380 g (3 cups) all-purpose flour
- 20 g (3 tablespoons) cornstarch
- 7 g (1 teaspoon) salt
- 7 g (1 ½ teaspoons) dry yeast
- 40 g (3 tablespoons) butter, melted
- 150 ml (⅔ cup) hot milk
- 40 ml (3 tablespoons) vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 50 g (⅝ cup) sugar
Topping
- Melted butter (for brushing)
- Sesame seeds (for topping)
- Egg yolk (for brushing before baking)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and dry yeast to evenly distribute the dry ingredients. Add the melted butter, hot milk, vegetable oil, egg, and sugar to the bowl. Knead the mixture thoroughly until you obtain a smooth and elastic dough.
- Let the Dough Rise: Cover the dough with a cloth or plastic wrap and place it in a warm area. Allow it to rest and rise for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size, which is crucial for light, fluffy rolls.
- Shape the Rolls: After the dough has risen, punch it down lightly and cut it into equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten each ball into a disc shape. Brush one half of each disc with melted butter and sprinkle sesame seeds generously over the brushed area.
- Form the Rolls: Roll the discs by overlapping the buttered, sesame seed-coated half over the plain half. This creates the signature layered effect. Place the rolls seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover the baking sheet again and let the rolls rise for another hour to achieve maximum softness after baking.
- Bake the Rolls: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Before baking, brush the tops of the rolls with egg yolk to achieve a beautiful glossy finish. Bake the rolls in the oven for 25 minutes, or until they develop a golden brown crust and sound hollow when tapped.
- Serve: Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm to enjoy their soft interior and crunchy sesame topping at their best.
Notes
- For best results, ensure that the milk is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with bread flour for a chewier texture.
- These rolls freeze well; store in an airtight container for up to a month.
- Brush the rolls with melted butter immediately after baking for an extra soft crust.
- Adjust sugar quantity based on your sweetness preference.
