SESAME · MEDIUM
Black Sesame Swirl Loaf
Striking black sesame paste swirled through a soft white tin loaf.
40 min
Prep
14h
Rest
38 min
Bake
1 loaf
Yield
Medium
Difficulty
Total time: 15h 30 min
Ingredients
Steps
1
Prepare and bulk dough. ⏱ 4 hours
2
Create the filling. ⏱ 10 min
3
Roll, fill and swirl. ⏱ 30 min
4
Cold proof overnight. ⏱ 10 hours
5
Bake at 185°C. ⏱ 38 min
Step-by-step baking
1
Dough Knead dough ingredients to a smooth ball. Ferment 4 h at 26°C. ⏱ 4 hours
2
Filling Mix sesame paste and sugar until it reaches a spreadable consistency. ⏱ 10 minutes
3
Roll & Fill Roll dough thin, spread filling, and roll up tightly. ⏱ 30 minutes
4
Cold Proof Place in tin and refrigerate 10 h to set the swirl. ⏱ 10 hours
5
Bake Bake for 35–38 min until 88°C internal. ⏱ 38 minutes
Tips
🖤 Sesame Paste
Use roasted black sesame paste for maximum flavour and colour contrast. [3]
❄️ Swirl Tip
Chill the filled roll for 15 min before slicing for a cleaner swirl pattern. [3]