Braided bun with sesame seeds
6 servings
50 minutes
Sesame braided bun is the embodiment of home comfort and warm memories. Its roots go back to European baking traditions, where the skill of braiding dough symbolizes care and attention. The bun has a delicate, airy texture with a slightly sweet taste enriched by the aroma of butter. The sesame covering the golden crust adds a light nutty note and a crunchy accent. This bread pairs perfectly with jams, honey, or simply a cup of hot tea. Making the bun is not just about creating a delicious treat but also an opportunity to immerse oneself in an atmosphere of coziness and culinary creativity.
1
Pour warm milk into a deep bowl and add sugar.
- Milk: 1 glass
- Sugar: 100 g
2
Add 6 grams of yeast (about 1.5 teaspoons).
- Dry yeast: 6 g
3
Whisk together.
4
Add 2 eggs.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
5
Pour in the melted and cooled to room temperature butter.
- Butter: 80 g
6
Sift the flour in parts. Add 0.5 teaspoon of salt.
- Wheat flour: 500 g
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
7
Knead the dough.
8
Cover the dough with a towel and place it in a warm place for 1.5 hours.
9
Roll the dough into a long sausage.
10
Cut the sausage lengthwise with a knife, leaving a bit uncut at the edge.
11
Braid from two parts and connect its two ends together.
12
Brush with beaten egg using a silicone brush.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
13
Sprinkle with sesame.
- Sesame seeds: 50 g
14
Bake for 30 minutes at 180 degrees until golden brown.
