Greek · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Koulouri Thessalonikis
135 minutes · 6 servings · vegan
The sesame bread ring is a famous Greek street-food breakfast; this is a straightforward home version.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
Let’s make it
- Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead 8 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise 60 minutes.
- Divide into 6 pieces. Roll each into a rope and shape into rings. Dip each ring in water, then sesame seeds.
- Place on a baking sheet and let rise 20 minutes while the oven heats to 425 F / 220 C.
- Bake 15 to 18 minutes until golden. Cool slightly before serving.
Make the rings together and let kids press the dough into sesame seeds.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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