Traditional Pitka със Сусам (Sesame Bread)
Традиционно ястие · Bulgarian
A classic Bulgarian sesame bread, soft and slightly sweet, perfect for any meal. This traditional recipe uses simple ingredients to create a wonderfully aromatic and fluffy bread.
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Съставки
- All-purpose flour500g
- Warm water250ml
- Active dry yeast7g
- Sugar1 tbsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Vegetable oil3 tbsp
- Egg1 (for wash)
- Sesame seeds50g (for topping)
Стъпки
- 1
Activate yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the foamy yeast mixture and vegetable oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- 3
Knead dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- 5
Shape the bread: Punch down the dough and shape it into a round loaf. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 6
Second rise: Cover the loaf and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- 7
Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- 8
Egg wash and sesame seeds: Whisk the egg with a tablespoon of water. Brush the top of the loaf with the egg wash and sprinkle generously with sesame seeds.
- 9
Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- 10
Cool: Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.
