Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Cilantro-Scallion Bread Recipe

These savory swirls are easy to prepare and taste best served warm.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt, divided
  • 2 teaspoons sugar, divided
  • 1 3/4 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled, cubed
  • 1 large egg plus 1 yolk
  • 1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped scallions
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil plus more for bowl and brushing
  • ingredient info:

    Black sesame seeds can be found at better supermarkets and at Asian and Indian markets.

Preparation

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour 1/2 cup warm water (105°-115°) into a small bowl. Sprinkle yeast, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon sugar over; let stand until mixture bubbles, about 10 minutes.
  • Place flour, butter, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1 teaspoon sugar in bowl of a stand mixer with dough hook attached. Rub in butter with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Beat in egg, yolk, and yeast mixture, scraping down sides.
  • Knead on medium speed until dough is soft and smooth, about 5 minutes. Form dough into a ball; transfer to a large, lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, combine scallions and cilantro in a food processor and pulse to finely chop. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl; stir in all sesame seeds and 3 tablespoons oil and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°. Roll dough into a 18x9" rectangle. Spoon scallion mixture evenly onto center and spread mixture to corners of dough. Working from one short edge, roll dough rectangle into a cylinder. Cut cylinder into 3/4" dough swirls. Transfer dough swirls to prepared baking sheet; brush with oil. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes.




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