Crusty Old World Sesame Braid Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • poolish (starter)
  • 1 cup (8 oz) cool water , about 65of
  • 1/4 tsp ( a
  • 1/2 cup (4 oz) cool water , about 65of
  • 2 to 2 1/2 cups (8 1/2 to 10 5/8 oz) king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp instant yeast (remainder of yeast packet, if using 1)
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg white mixed with 1 tbsp water
  • 1/4 cup (1 1/4 oz) sesame seeds

Directions:

  1. The Poolish: Combine all of the poolish ingredients, mixing just till a cohesive dough forms. Allow it to rest, covered, for 12 to 16 hours at room temperature. When the poolish is ready, it will be filled with large holes and bubbles.
  2. The Dough: Add the water to the poolish, and mix till smooth. Add the flour, yeast and salt, and knead the dough till it's fairly smooth but not necessarily elastic, about 3 minutes by machine, or 5 minutes by hand. (The gluten will continue to develop as the dough rises, so you don't want to develop it fully during the kneading process.)
  3. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and allow the dough to rise at room temperature for 1 1/2 hours. To help develop the gluten and distribute the yeast's food, turn the dough twice during the rising time: gently fold all four sides into the middle, and turn the dough over.
  4. Divide dough in thirds, and roll each third into a 20-inch-long rope. Braid ropes. Set the braid on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with greased plastic wrap and let rise 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until just puffy. Gently brush the braid with the beaten egg white mixture and sprinkle generously with sesame seeds. Bake in a preheated 425°F oven for 25 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on a rack. Yield: 1 loaf.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 962.8 Kcal (4031 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.66g 6%
Sodium 3903.02mg 163%
Potassium 310.67mg 7%
Total Carbs 198.98g 66%
Sugars 1.39g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.69g 7%
Protein 21.96g 44%
Iron 1.5mg 9%
Calcium 84.6mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 164.41 Kcal (688 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.63g 6%
Sodium 666.47mg 163%
Potassium 53.05mg 7%
Total Carbs 33.98g 66%
Sugars 0.24g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.29g 7%
Protein 3.75g 44%
Iron 0.3mg 9%
Calcium 14.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.2
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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