Sesame Bread Rings (Printable)

Golden coated rings with sesame seeds, crisp exterior and fluffy interior. Ideal Mediterranean breakfast or snack.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 4 cups bread flour
02 - 2 ¼ teaspoons instant dry yeast
03 - 1 ½ teaspoons salt
04 - 2 tablespoons sugar
05 - 1 ¼ cups warm water
06 - ¼ cup olive oil

→ Topping

07 - ½ cup water
08 - 2 tablespoons molasses or honey
09 - ¾ cup sesame seeds

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine bread flour, yeast, salt, and sugar. Pour in warm water and olive oil. Mix thoroughly until a rough, shaggy dough forms and all flour is incorporated.
02 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead firmly for 8 to 10 minutes, pushing forward with the heel of your hand and folding back, until dough becomes smooth, elastic, and springs back when pressed.
03 - Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat all surfaces. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Let rise in a warm, draft-free area for 1 hour until doubled in bulk.
04 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
05 - Punch down risen dough to release air. Divide into 8 equal portions. Roll each piece into a 16-inch rope, form into a circle, and firmly pinch ends together to seal completely.
06 - Fill a shallow bowl with water and molasses, stirring until combined. Place sesame seeds in a separate shallow bowl.
07 - Dip each dough ring into molasses mixture, turning to coat completely. Immediately press into sesame seeds, ensuring thorough coverage. Transfer to prepared baking sheet, spaced apart.
08 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until rings are deeply golden brown, sounding hollow when tapped on the bottom.
09 - Transfer rings to a wire rack. Let cool completely before serving for optimal texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between the crisp sesame coated exterior and pillowy soft interior is absolutely addictive
  • These rings freeze beautifully so you can always have fresh tasting bread on hand for unexpected guests
  • They are incredibly versatile and perfect alongside cheese olives or simply slathered with butter
02 -
  • Dry rings will not hold the sesame coating properly so make sure the molasses mixture covers every surface
  • Let the rings cool completely on a wire rack or the bottoms will become soggy from trapped steam
03 -
  • If the rings seem to lose their crunch after a day pop them in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes
  • Experiment with nigella or poppy seeds mixed with the sesame for visual interest

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