Bruce's Honey Sesame Bread

Ingredients

Contains: milk, wheat, sesame (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon powdered buttermilk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3 cups bread flour
• 3 tablespoons wheat bran
• 1/2 cup sesame toasted seeds
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring often, for 3 to 4 minutes until golden. Let them cool.

2. Warm the water to about 110°F (43°C), then stir in the honey until dissolved. Sprinkle the yeast over the honey water and let it stand 5 minutes until foamy.

3. In a large bowl, whisk the bread flour, powdered buttermilk, salt, wheat bran, and cooled sesame seeds. Pour in the yeast mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms.

4. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

5. Return the dough to a clean bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for about 60 minutes, until doubled in size.

6. Punch the dough down, shape it into a loaf, and place it in an 8 by 4 inch loaf pan. Cover and let rise for about 45 minutes, until it crowns just above the pan rim.

7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the loaf for 35 to 40 minutes, until deep golden and the internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C).

8. Remove the loaf from the pan and cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.