Tahini Bread (Tahinli Ekmek)

Tahinli Ekmek is a traditional Turkish and Middle Eastern bread that is often enjoyed for breakfast with tea or as a snack throughout the day.

This is vegan recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Tahini Bread (Tahinli Ekmek)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Turkish Courses: Bread, Breakfast Recipe Keys: Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1120

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon Dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 cup Tahini
• 1 cup Warm water

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, dry yeast, sugar, and salt.
2. Add olive oil, tahini, and warm water. Mix well until a sticky dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough back into the mixing bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rest for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
5. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
6. Punch down the dough to release any air bubbles. Shape it into a loaf and place it on a greased baking sheet.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the bread is golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 3g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.