Whole-Wheat Breadsticks With Sesame Recipe (2024)

By Martha Rose Shulman

Whole-Wheat Breadsticks With Sesame Recipe (1)

Total Time
2 hours 30 minutes
Rating
4(12)
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Sesame seeds are used in both the dough and the coating of these nutty-tasting breadsticks.

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Ingredients

Yield:Two dozen breadsticks

  • 2teaspoons active dry yeast
  • cup lukewarm water
  • 1teaspoon honey, agave nectar, malt extract or rice syrup
  • ¼cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2cups whole-wheat flour
  • About 1⅓ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • ½cup sesame seeds
  • teaspoons salt
  • 1egg white, lightly beaten

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Nutritional analysis per serving (24 servings)

99 calories; 4 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 14 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 90 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step

    1

    Dissolve the yeast in the water in a large bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir in the honey, agave nectar, malt extract or rice syrup. Let stand for five minutes. Stir in the olive oil.

  2. Step

    2

    Combine the whole-wheat flour, 1 cup of the unbleached all-purpose flour, ¼ cup of the sesame seeds and the salt. Add to the liquid mixture. If kneading by hand, stir until you can turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead for 10 minutes, adding flour as necessary to keep the dough from sticking to your hands and worktop. If using an electric mixer, mix at medium speed for 8 to 10 minutes. Add flour as necessary so that the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl. The dough should be elastic and just slightly sticky.

  3. Step

    3

    Lightly flour your work surface or brush with olive oil. Using your hands or a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 14-by-4-inch rectangle. Make sure there is enough flour or oil underneath the dough so that it doesn’t stick to the work surface. Brush the top with oil. Cover with plastic wrap, then with a damp kitchen towel. Allow to rise for 1 to 1½ hours until nearly doubled. (If you need the workspace, lightly oil the underside of a sheet pan and place the dough on top.)

  4. Step

    4

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees with the racks positioned in the middle and upper thirds of the interior space. Brush sheet pans with olive oil. Cut the dough crosswise into four equal pieces. Brush each piece with beaten egg white, then roll each piece in 1 tablespoon of the remaining sesame seeds, until coated. Cut each piece crosswise into six equal pieces. Roll each between the board and your hands as if you were making a rope until it is as long as the baking sheet. For a tighter strip, twist the strands from one end to the other. Place 1 inch apart on the baking sheets until you’ve filled two baking sheets. Continue to shape the remaining breadsticks while the first batch is baking.

  5. Step

    5

    Place in the oven, and bake 15 minutes. Switch the pans top to bottom and front to back, and bake another 10 minutes until the breadsticks are nicely browned (they will be darker on the bottom). Remove from the heat, and cool on a rack. Shape and bake any remaining dough as instructed.

Tip

  • Advance preparation: The breadsticks will keep for several days in an airtight container or in foil. They can be frozen and recrisped in a medium oven for 10 minutes.

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Jane

For more flavor toast the sesame seeds, add dried herbs of your choice or maybe garlic powder and sprinkle with kosher salt.

Alice

Because I like to bake bread these were easy and fun to make, although directions for cutting the dough and rolling it (step 4) were a little confusing. Taste was ok, but with the whole wheat flour the breadsticks could use more flavor.

Jane

For more flavor toast the sesame seeds, add dried herbs of your choice or maybe garlic powder and sprinkle with kosher salt.

Alice

Because I like to bake bread these were easy and fun to make, although directions for cutting the dough and rolling it (step 4) were a little confusing. Taste was ok, but with the whole wheat flour the breadsticks could use more flavor.

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FAQs

Can I put sesame seeds in my bread dough? ›

The sesame seeds throughout the bread is a nice touch, but I think I will toast them prior to adding them to the dough. All in all, a great flavor bread!

Can sesame be found in breadsticks? ›

A winner! Their very light and crisp texture make these breadsticks pleasantly different from other savoury snacks. Despite being only 38 kcals each, one breadstick gives you lots of mouthfuls to enjoy. The coating of baked sesame seeds provides a delicious umami flavour.

How to get sesame seeds to stick to bread without eggs? ›

In those cases, the best way to get the seeds to stick is simple: Just add water. For the seediest crust, just add water. To add a seeded crust to a loaf (or rolls), first thoroughly wet a clean, non-lint kitchen towel, then wring out some of the water, leaving it quite wet to the touch.

How to make sesame seeds stick to buns? ›

How to Make an Egg Wash for your Sesame Hamburger Buns: EASY. Mix 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Egg wash helps adhere the topping and also adds shine and colour to the buns.

When to add sesame to bread? ›

While the bread is rising, preheat the oven to 400°F. Immediately before you put the loaf in the oven, brush it again with the egg white and sprinkle the sesame seeds or flax seeds on. Bake the braid for 20 to 25 minutes, until it's golden brown.

Can I just add seeds to bread dough? ›

You can soak seeds overnight, strain them, and add them to a bread dough during mixing (easiest) or during an early round of stretching and folding the dough (better gluten development).

Do Olive Garden breadsticks have sesame? ›

“On behalf of the more than 1.6 million Americans allergic to sesame, and the more than 33 million Americans with potentially life-threatening food allergies, we applaud and thank Dan Kiernan, the President of Olive Garden, and the entire Olive Garden team for their recent decision to change suppliers and hire a baking ...

Why does all bread have sesame now? ›

Since it is so difficult to remove all traces of sesame from baking equipment, many commercial bakers began adding sesame flour to their products after the seed became classified as a major allergen because they were concerned with “consumer safety, not cost savings,” American Bakers Association President and CEO W.

Does Chick Fil A use sesame? ›

Which Chick-fil-A menu items contain sesame? Chick-fil-A® menu items served on the white bun contain sesame. Our flaxseed flour flat bread used for the Chick-fil-A Cool Wrap® also contains sesame.

Can you use sesame seeds instead of breadcrumbs? ›

Blitz almonds, hazelnuts, sesame seeds, in the food processor, and you can use them as breading material. But be careful: These delicate nut flours burn quickly and at lower temperatures than grain-based flours. Mix them with AP flour or panko to ensure against bitter and burnt flavors.

How do you bind breading without eggs? ›

The typical three-step process is flour, eggs and then breadcrumbs. Instead of the egg, Moskowitz recommends a mix of cornstarch and water, which, when stirred together, forms a slurry. It, too, is an effective glue, and you may even notice more crispness to, say, your chicken parm.

Should you toast sesame seeds before baking? ›

Like trussing a chicken or browning a roast before tucking it into the oven, taking the time to toast sesame seeds pays off later. Toasting sesame seeds adds a little something for all your senses: A more enticing golden color, nutty aroma, richer taste, depth of flavor and pleasant crunch for all your dishes.

Do you need to soak sesame seeds for bread? ›

To soften the seeds and make them more palatable when eating the final loaf of bread, soak them in boiled water while the levain is ripening, about 5 hours.

What's the point of sesame seeds on buns? ›

Perhaps it's plausible that they are used for texture in some way - to add a little something extra to the texture profile. For all we know, maybe seeds on bus are used as a sort of grip – to make sure you have a good grasp of a burger and to prevent it from slipping out of your hands.

What seeds can be used in bread making? ›

Grains, Seeds, Herbs and Flavourings
Grains
Seseme SeedSprinkle on top during rising or add to bread mix
Sunflower SeedSprinkle on top during rising or add to bread mix
LinseedSprinkle on top during rising or add to bread mix
NigellaIdeal for Turkish or Mediterranean style breads
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What can I add to my bread dough? ›

You can also add herbs and seasonings such as garlic, rosemary, dill, chopped onion, jalapeño, shredded cheese, chopped nuts, dried cranberries, etc. My no yeast bread is the quick bread alternative here—you can add flavors to that loaf, too! Baker's Tip: Avoid adding too much flour to the dough as you work with it.

Can you add sesame seeds to sourdough? ›

Add extra flavor and nutrition to sourdough by folding in toasted pepita and sesame seeds. It's an easy technique, folding in the seeds during the stretch and folds. The finished loaf has a golden crust and soft, chewy crumb.

Are sesame seeds on bread good for you? ›

Sesame seeds contain lignans and phytosterols, which are plant compounds that can help lower cholesterol. Phytosterols are also believed to enhance your immune response and decrease your risk of certain cancers.

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