Black Sesame Citrus Coil Bread

Ingredients

• bread flour2 1/2 cups
• instant yeast2 1/4 teaspoons
• granulated sugar2 tablespoons
• fine salt1 teaspoon
• warm milk3/4 cup
• egg1
• unsalted butter, softened3 tablespoons
• black sesame paste1/4 cup
• orange zest1 tablespoon
• lemon zest1 teaspoon

Method

1. 1In a bowl, mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt, then add warm milk and egg to form a shaggy dough.
2. 2Knead in the softened butter until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes by hand or 5 minutes in a mixer.
3. 3Split off one-third of the dough and knead it with black sesame paste and both zests until evenly streaked.
4. 4Rest both dough portions 10 minutes, then roll the plain dough into a rectangle and the dark dough into a matching sheet.
5. 5Lay the sesame sheet over the plain sheet, roll up tightly, and twist the log gently into a loose coil.
6. 6Place in a greased 8-inch round pan, cover, and let rise until puffy.
7. 7Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 25 minutes until deeply golden and fragrant; cool slightly before slicing.

Tips

• If the dough feels dry, add milk 1 teaspoon at a time.
• Brush the top with a little butter after baking for a softer crust.

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