Tahini Bread Rolls
These soft and tender rolls, perfect for large burger buns, feature a shiny crust thanks to tahini’s natural fats. The tahini adds a subtle flavor, making them a great addition to any meal.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- plastic wrap
- baking sheet
- wire rack
Ingrediënten
- 1 cup 235 ml water, heated to 100°F (38°C)
- 1 tablespoon 21 g agave nectar
- 1½ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1½ cups 180 g bread flour
- 1½ cups 180 g white whole wheat or regular whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ cup 128 g tahini
- ½ teaspoon canola oil to coat bowl
Instructies
- In a medium-size bowl, combine the water, agave, and yeast.
- Let stand for about 10 minutes, until foamy.
- If it doesn’t foam, start over with fresh yeast.
- In a large-size bowl, combine the bread flour, whole wheat flour, and salt.
- Stir the tahini into the yeast mixture.
- Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
- Stir well until combined.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes, until smooth and pliable, adding more flour as needed.
- Shape into a ball.
- Lightly coat a large-size bowl with oil, then place the dough in the bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
- Let rise until doubled in size, about 60 to 90 minutes.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 6 equal portions.
- Shape the dough into rolls.
- Place on parchment paper or a silicone baking mat on top of a baking sheet.
- Loosely cover the rolls with plastic wrap and let rise for another 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C, or gas mark 5).
- Remove the plastic wrap and bake for 24 minutes, or until golden brown and the rolls sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
These rolls are ideal for serving with burgers, grilled vegetables, or as a side with a Mediterranean-inspired meal. They also work great as sandwich buns.Wine Advice:
Pair with a crisp white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or a light rosé to complement the richness of the tahini.Nutritional Information
Calories: 120 kcal | Carbohydrates: 22 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 3 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 2 g | Salt: 0.3 g
