Tahinli Çörek (Tahini Bread) with Walnuts

A sweet and nutty bread flavored with tahini and walnuts, perfect for breakfast or a snack. This Turkish-inspired treat is sure to delight your taste buds!

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

635 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.32/serving

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Breakfast•Snack•Bread

Cuisine:

British

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

2.5cupsAll-purpose flour(Plus extra for dusting)

£0.40

2.3teaspoonsInstant dry yeast

£0.30

0.3cupGranulated sugar

£0.10

0.5teaspoonSalt

£0.01

1cupWarm milk((105-115°F))

£0.50

2tablespoonsVegetable oil

£0.05

0.5cupTahini

£1.50

0.3cupHoney

£0.75

0.5cupChopped walnuts

£1.20

1wholeEgg(For egg wash)

£0.30

1tablespoonWater(For egg wash)

1tablespoonSesame seeds(For garnish (optional))

£0.15

Total Cost

£5.26

£1.32 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
2.
Add the warm milk and vegetable oil and mix until a dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
3.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5.
In a small bowl, mix together the tahini and honey. Set aside.
6.
Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 12-inch rope.
7.
Twist the two ropes together to form a braid.
8.
Place the braid on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with the tahini-honey mixture and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
9.
In a small bowl whisk the egg with the water to create an egg wash. Brush the bread with the egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
10.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (200g)

635 kcal / 2657 kJ

Carbs

72g

28% of RDA

Fat

35g

50% of RDA

Protein

17g

34% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

24 g

27% of RDA

Sodium

190 mg

8% of RDA

Saturated Fat

4 g

20% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.

You can add other nuts or seeds to the bread, such as pistachios or sunflower seeds.

Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Warm the milk to the correct temperature to activate the yeast properly.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Mixing bowls

Baking sheet

Parchment paper

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