Shared by Nitza Kardish
Sesame Seed Rolls
Yield: 8 servingsThis recipe was shared by Nitza Kardish. Read more about her family in "A Libyan Shakshuka That Will Never Change" and try her recipes for Libyan shakshuka, and ma'akud (potato casserole with beef and vegetables).
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 ¼ cup lukewarm water
- 1 egg, whisked, for wash
- 1-2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Preparation
Step 1
Place the flour, yeast, olive oil, salt, sugar, and water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Knead on medium until dough comes together and starts to pull away from the side of the mixing bowl, about 10 minutes. Turn out onto a clean work surface and knead by hand until smooth and uniform, about 5 more minutes. Place in a clean bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Step 3
Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece out into an 8 inch rope and tie in a knot.
Step 4
Brush each knot with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Step 5
Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
