Description
These Sesame Seed Bread Rolls are soft, fluffy, and perfect for any meal. With a hint of sesame flavor and a golden crust, these homemade rolls will be a hit at your table.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 egg yolk + 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Dissolve Yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the egg, softened butter, and yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead and Rise: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
- Shape and Bake: Divide dough into 12 portions, shape into balls, let rise again. Brush with egg wash, sprinkle sesame seeds, bake at 375°F for 15–18 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let rolls cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute half the flour with whole wheat flour for a heartier roll.
- Store cooled rolls in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
