Sesame Bread Rings (Printable)
Golden coated rings with crunchy sesame exterior and fluffy interior.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 4 cups bread flour
02 - 2 ¼ tsp instant dry yeast
03 - 1 ½ tsp salt
04 - 2 tbsp sugar
05 - 1 ¼ cups warm water
06 - ¼ cup olive oil
→ Topping
07 - ⅓ cup water
08 - 2 tbsp molasses (or honey as substitute)
09 - ¾ cup sesame seeds
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine bread flour, yeast, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add warm water and olive oil, mixing until a rough dough forms.
02 - Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic, with a uniform consistency throughout.
03 - Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a clean towel, and let rise in a warm, draft-free area for 1 hour or until doubled in volume.
04 - Preheat oven to 390°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
05 - Punch down risen dough to release air, then divide into 8 equal portions. Roll each piece into a 16-inch rope, form into a ring, and pinch ends firmly to seal.
06 - Fill one shallow bowl with water and molasses, whisking to combine. Place sesame seeds in a separate shallow bowl.
07 - Dip each ring into the molasses mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then press firmly into sesame seeds to coat thoroughly. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
08 - Bake for 18–20 minutes until rings achieve a deep golden brown color with a crisp exterior.
09 - Transfer baked rings to a wire rack and let cool completely before serving to maintain optimal texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between that addictive crunch outside and pillowy soft interior makes these impossible to stop eating
- They are surprisingly simple to make yet look like something from a professional bakery window
02 -
- The dough should feel slightly tacky but not sticky when kneading
- Pinching the seal really tightly prevents the rings from opening during baking
03 -
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 3 minutes before coating for extra nuttiness
- Use a spray bottle to mist the rings before baking for an extra crunch