Best 6 Sesame Flat Bread Recipes

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## Sesame Flatbread: A Journey Through Culinary Traditions

Embark on a delightful culinary journey with our collection of sesame flatbread recipes, an ode to the diverse culinary traditions across cultures. These flatbreads, adorned with sesame seeds, offer a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic Middle Eastern pita bread to the rustic Italian focaccia, each recipe showcases unique ingredients and techniques, inviting you to explore the rich tapestry of global cuisine. With step-by-step instructions and captivating food photography, these recipes will guide you in creating homemade flatbreads that are sure to impress your family and friends. Dive into the world of sesame flatbreads and discover a world of culinary possibilities, one bite at a time.

Recipes Included:

- **Classic Middle Eastern Pita Bread:** Immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of the Middle East with this traditional pita bread recipe, known for its light and airy texture.
- **Rustic Italian Focaccia with Herbs:** Experience the rustic charm of Italy with this aromatic focaccia, infused with fresh herbs and topped with a drizzle of olive oil.
- **Indian Sesame Naan:** Indulge in the richness of Indian cuisine with this soft and pliable naan bread, featuring a delightful balance of spices and sesame seeds.
- **Greek Sesame Flatbread:** Discover the simplicity yet elegance of Greek cuisine with this sesame flatbread, characterized by its crispy crust and nutty flavor.
- **Turkish Sesame Simit:** Embark on a culinary adventure to Turkey with this unique simit bread, shaped into a ring and coated in molasses and sesame seeds.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SESAME FLATBREAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Preheat a baking sheet under the broiler. Divide 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough into 4 balls; coat with olive oil and season with salt. Roll in 1/4 cup sesame seeds. Thinly stretch out the dough and broil, two at a time, on the hot baking sheet until golden, 3 minutes per side. Serve with plain Greek yogurt mixed with harissa and olive oil.

EASY SESAME GARLIC FLATBREAD



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Use these homemade flatbreads for folded sandwiches, for dipping into soups or cut them into wedges and serve next to your favorite dips. They are soft and fluffy in the middle and give just enough to fold them slightly. You won't be able to make closed wraps with these - think of them more like what surrounds a gyro or similar to the texture of naan bread.

Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Categories     Bread

Time 1h40m

Yield Makes 6 large or 8 small flatbreads

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup warm water
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
1/2 teaspoon honey or sugar
2 cups (260 grams) all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Neutral flavored oil for lightly coating skillet such as grape seed or canola

Steps:

  • Add garlic, sesame seeds and the olive oil to a cold skillet. Place the skillet over low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes or until aromatic, but before the garlic browns. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and honey. Stir a few times then let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup of the flour and the infused garlic-olive oil mixture to the bowl with yeast. Stir 3 to 4 times until the flour has moistened. Let sit for another 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the remaining cup of flour and the salt. Once the dough comes together, transfer to a floured board and knead the dough 10 to 15 times until smooth, adding more flour if the dough seems unreasonably sticky. Transfer to a large oiled bowl, cover with a warm, damp towel and let rise for 1 hour. (It's best to let the dough rise in a warmer area of your kitchen).
  • After 1 hour, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and cut into 6 equally sized pieces for large flatbreads or 8 pieces for smaller flatbreads. Shape into balls, cover with a damp dishtowel and let the dough rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or grill pan over medium heat (see note below).
  • Use your fingertips to press each dough ball into a flat disk, about 1/8 inch thick.
  • Lightly oil the skillet then carefully lay down the flatbread and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until it's starting to brown. Flip then continue to cook until cooked all the way through. If the pan seems too hot or is smoking, turn the heat down slightly. Continue with remaining flatbreads.
  • If you would prefer to bake the flatbreads, bake them in a 425 degree F oven until puffed and cooked through, about 10 minutes. (Baking allows you to cook multiple flatbreads at one time, but the bread won't be as soft as when using a skillet.)

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 small flatbread (1 of 8), Calories 178, Protein 4 g, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 220 mg

SWEET-AND-SPICY ASIAN DIPPING SAUCE WITH SESAME-SCALLION FLATBREAD AND SHRIMP



Sweet-and-Spicy Asian Dipping Sauce with Sesame-Scallion Flatbread and Shrimp image

Prepared pizza dough eliminates half of the work in these Asian-inspired flatbreads, with scallions and sesame seeds sandwiched between soft, chewy layers of crust. The versatile dipping sauce can also be served with frozen dumplings, spring rolls or even chicken fingers.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 red Fresno chile or jalapeno, half minced, half thinly sliced
3 teaspoons toasted (dark) sesame oil
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 bunch scallions, finely chopped
1 pound prepared pizza dough, at room temperature
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 pound peeled, cooked shrimp, for dipping

Steps:

  • Stir together the chili sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, the minced chile, 2 teaspoons of the sesame oil and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl. Pour into a small serving bowl and top with the sliced chile. Set aside to let the flavors blend.
  • Meanwhile, make the flatbread: Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the sesame seeds. Cook, stirring, until toasted, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and reserve the skillet. Add the scallions and remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil to the bowl and set aside. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface until it is about 1/8-inch thick. Sprinkle with the scallion mixture and salt and fold in half like a book. Press the halves together with your fingers and then roll the dough out again until it is 1/8-inch thick. Cut the dough into 6 equal pieces. Stretch and roll each piece until very thin, pinching the edges together to keep the filling from spilling out. When the dough is thin enough, you should be able to see the filling through the dough. The pieces should be 7 to 8 inches in diameter, although they need not be perfectly round.
  • Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the canola oil over medium-high heat in the same skillet. When very hot, add a piece of the dough and cook, turning once, until it is puffed and cooked through and has some charred spots, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and repeat with the remaining pieces of dough, adding more canola oil as needed to just lightly coat the bottom of the skillet and reducing the heat if the dough starts to burn before it cooks through. Cut the flatbreads into pieces and serve with the dip and cooked shrimp.
  • Copyright 2012 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.

SESAME FLATBREAD CRACKERS



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Categories     Food Processor     Bake     Cocktail Party     Yogurt     Gourmet

Yield Serves 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 cup plain yogurt
1 1/4 cups sesame seeds, toasted
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Make dough:
  • Pulse together flour, baking powder, and salt in a food processor until well mixed. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. (Alternatively, whisk together dry ingredients and cut in butter with a pastry blender.) Transfer to a bowl and stir in yogurt and 1 cup sesame seeds until mixture forms a dough. Divide dough into quarters, wrapping each in plastic wrap. Chill 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Make glaze:
  • Stir together eggs, sugar, and soy sauce with a fork until sugar is dissolved.
  • Roll out dough:
  • Divide 1 dough quarter into 12 equal portions and form each into a 4-inch log with your hands. With a floured rolling pin, roll out each log into a 12- to 14-inch strip on a lightly floured surface. Transfer strips to 2 greased baking sheets. Brush strips with glaze and sprinkle with one fourth of remaining sesame seeds.
  • Bake crackers:
  • Bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, 20 minutes total, or until glaze is golden brown and crackers are crisp. Transfer to racks to cool. Make more crackers in same manner.

SHAO BING



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These sesame flatbreads can be made ahead and frozen. Or, if you plan ahead, made fresh for breakfast.

Provided by Hsiao-Ching Chou

Yield Makes 8 flatbreads

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
⅔ cup boiling water
⅓ cup cold tap water
1 to 2 tablespoons warm tap water, plus more for brushing the dough
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup sesame seeds

Steps:

  • To make the roux, in a small pan over medium heat, heat the oil for 1 minute, or until the surface starts to shimmer slightly. Add the flour and, using a heatproof spatula or a small whisk, stir quickly to combine. Reduce the heat to low. Stir the mixture constantly for about 3 minutes, or until the color of the roux resembles peanut butter. Remove the pan from the heat. Continue to stir for about 1 minute, letting the residual heat from the pan brown the roux even more. Scrape the roux into a heatproof bowl and set aside.
  • To make the shao bing, put the flour in a large bowl. Add the boiling water and, using a spatula or a wooden spoon, stir quickly to distribute. Add the cold water and stir to combine. As the dough forms, you can use your hands to start bringing the dough together. If it feels too dry, you can add 1 to 2 tablespoons warm tap water. Once you've worked all the flour into the mound of dough, take the dough out of the bowl and knead it on a work surface for 2 minutes, or until smooth. The dough should feel damp but not sticky.
  • Lightly dust your work surface with flour. Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 18 inches long by 12 inches wide and ¼ inch thick; be sure the longer edge is parallel to the edge of your work surface. Stir the roux a few times. Using a spatula or large spoon, spread about 4 tablespoons of the roux on the dough, leaving a ½-inch border around the edge. Sprinkle the salt over the roux. (It may seem like it's too much salt but it isn't.)
  • Starting from the longer edge of the rectangle, roll the dough into a cylinder, then seal the ends by pinching the edges together to create a seam. Cut the cylinder of dough into 8 equal segments.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Turn each segment of the dough so that the seam is on the bottom and the cut edge (where you see the coil of dough) is facing you. Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 5 inches long by 3½ inches wide and ¼ inch thick. Flip the rectangle so that the seam side is now facing up. Trifold the rectangle as if you were folding a letter. With the folded edge perpendicular to you, roll out the dough again into a rectangle about 5 inches long by 3½ inches wide. Repeat the trifold and set aside, with the flap facing down. Repeat with the remaining pieces of dough.
  • Put the sesame seeds on a small plate. Brush a little water on the surface of each piece of dough. Dip the moistened sides into the sesame seeds. With the seed side up, roll each dough into a rectangle about 5 inches long by 3½ inches wide and ¼ inch thick. Place the bread on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the breads and bake for 4 minutes more, or until the breads puff up and have a lightly browned color on the surface.
  • Remove the breads from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

SESAME FLATBREADS



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Perfect with hummus, these tasty flatbreads upstage pitta - and they're yeast-free too

Provided by Lesley Waters

Categories     Canapes, Lunch, Snack

Time 16m

Number Of Ingredients 7

200g self-raising flour
2 tbsp sesame seeds
a pinch of salt
a grind of black pepper
150g pot natural yogurt
1 tbsp milk or water
a little olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat grill to high and dust a non-stick baking sheet with a little flour. Mix the self-raising flour, sesame seeds, a pinch of salt and a grind of black pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the natural yogurt and milk or water, then mix well to form a soft dough.
  • Divide the dough into 4 and press each piece into an oval approx 5mm thick. Place on the sheet and grill for 3 mins on each side until puffed and golden. Brush with a little olive oil before serving, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.79 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For a crispy flatbread, use a hot skillet or griddle. Brush the skillet with a little oil to prevent sticking.
  • If the dough is too sticky to handle, add a little more flour. Be careful not to over-knead the dough, as this will make it tough.
  • To make sure the flatbread is cooked through, cook it for 2-3 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown and puffed up.
  • Serve the flatbread warm with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include hummus, baba ghanoush, grilled vegetables, and feta cheese.

Conclusion:

Sesame flatbread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed with a variety of toppings. It is easy to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack or a hearty meal, sesame flatbread is a great option.

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