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Turkish Tahini Sweet Rolls (Tahinli Ekmek)

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Prep: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Servings 12 large pieces
Course
Breakfast
Cuisine
#Middle Eastern

Turkish

Description

Yeast bread flavored and filled with tahini, made into swirls.

Ingredients
 

For the dough:

  • 4 cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons instant yeast
  • 1 egg
  • 11/4 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the filling:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup tahini
  • For the egg wash
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • A drop of vinegar
  • Some sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • First off, check the expiration date of the instant yeast package.
  • To make the dough: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, butter, olive oil, sugar, salt, instant yeast and vanilla.
  • Beat the eggs in a bowl, and gradually pour the milk while stirring. Add to the flour mixture.
  • Knead the dough thoroughly until it is of one texture. Cover with a kitchen towel and set aside for 1 hour allowing it to rise and double in size.
  • Meanwhile, mix together the tahini and sugar until well combined.
  • Divide the dough into 12 equal balls. Working with one ball at a time.
  • Roll each ball, using a rolling pin, on a floured surface into a circle with 20 cm/8 inches in diameter.
  • Spread a tablespoon of the tahini mixture almost covering the circle, leaving 1 cm boarder around the edges.
  • Roll up each to form a log. Roll it back and forth a bit until it is about 30 cm/12 inches.
  • Use your hands to shape it into a tight spiral. Lightly flatten each with your hands.
  • Transfer the rolls to a parchment lined oven sheet, leaving some space between one another (you may probably need to use two oven sheets). Set aside the rolls for another 30 minutes, for a second fermentation.
  • For the egg wash: In a small bowl combine together the egg and vinegar and brush the tops of each spiral with the egg.
  • Lightly sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C/ 400°F. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Serve warm! How delicious!

Notes

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