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Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• spinach
• strawberry
• vegetable oil
• white sugar
• white wine vinegar
• poppy seed
• paprika

Instructions

1. 1 Toss spinach and strawberries together in a large bowl.
2. 2 Whisk oil, sugar, vinegar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and paprika together in a medium bowl; pour over spinach and strawberries, and toss to coat.

By JerJer

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• napa cabbage
• olive oil
• ramen noodle
• almond
• canola oil
• soy sauce
• white sugar
• balsamic vinegar
• white wine vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Place the cabbage in a large bowl, cover, and place in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the ramen noodles, sesame seeds, and almonds until lightly browned; set aside to cool.
2. 2 Prepare the dressing by mixing the canola oil, soy sauce, sugar, balsamic, and white vinegars in a blender until smooth.
3. 3 About 30 minutes before serving, toss the dressing and cabbage mixture together; chill. Just before serving, toss the noodle mixture with the cabbage mixture.

By Carolyn

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• cucumber
• salt
• rice vinegar
• white sugar
• sesame oil
• garlic
• ginger root
• red chile pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle with salt; set aside to drain while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
3. 3 Whisk vinegar and sugar together in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved; stir in sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds.
4. 4 Rinse salt off cucumber slices by running under cold water; place in a large bowl.
5. 5 Add sliced red chili peppers and vinegar dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate the salad until ready to serve. This salad tastes best on the day it is made.
6. 6 Enjoy!

By sandradxb

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• wood ear mushroom
• lime juice
• soy sauce
• sesame oil
• ginger
• palm sugar
• thai chile pepper
• cucumber

Instructions

1. 1 Soak mushrooms in water until hydrated, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and place in a saucepan over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes. Drain and let cool.
2. 2 Combine lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, sugar, and chile pepper in a bowl. Toss in cucumber, mushrooms, and sesame seeds. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

By MyNutriCounter

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• white sugar
• olive oil
• white vinegar
• poppy seed
• onion
• paprika
• worcestershire sauce
• strawberry
• spinach
• almond

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 To make the dressing: Whisk sugar, oil, vinegar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onion, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce together in a medium bowl until well combined. Cover the dressing and chill it in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
3. 3 To make the spinach salad: Combine sliced strawberries, torn spinach leaves, and almonds in a large bowl.
4. 4 Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.
5. 5 Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

By TOZENUF

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• cabbage
• green onion
• ramen noodles
• chicken seasoning
• almond
• white wine vinegar
• vegetable oil
• white sugar
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Combine cabbage, green onions, and crushed ramen noodles in a large salad bowl; set aside.
3. 3 Spread almonds and sesame seeds evenly onto a baking sheet.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
5. 5 Meanwhile, make dressing: Whisk together vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, pepper, and seasoning packet in a medium bowl.
6. 6 Pour dressing over cabbage mixture; toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and sesame seeds.

By Mary

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• spaghetti
• salad dressing
• parmesan cheese
• poppy seed
• seasoning salt
• paprika
• garlic powder
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• cucumber
• red onion
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain well. Transfer to large bowl.
2. 2 Whisk salad dressing, cheese, seeds, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and peppers together until well blended. Stir in cucumber and onion. Pour mixture over spaghetti and toss lightly to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours. Top with tomatoes to serve.

By CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• canola oil
• white sugar
• red wine vinegar
• soy sauce
• butter
• white sugar
• ramen noodle
• flavor packet
• almond
• soy sauce
• bok choy
• green onion

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk canola oil, 1/2 cup sugar, red wine vinegar, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce together in a bowl.
2. 2 Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; add 2 tablespoons sugar and stir until dissolved. Crumble ramen noodles into butter mixture, then stir in ramen seasoning packets, sesame seeds, almonds, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce; cook until lightly toasted, stirring constantly to prevent burning, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. 3 Toss vinaigrette, ramen mixture, bok choy, and green onions together in a large bowl.

By Heather Roscelli

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• cucumber
• salt
• green onion
• garlic
• rice vinegar
• sesame oil
• honey
• lemon juice
• rice wine
• red pepper powder
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place sliced cucumbers in a large bowl and sprinkle evenly with salt; allow liquid to drain from cucumbers for about 15 minutes.
2. 2 Spoon cucumbers onto sheets of paper towels; wrap paper towels around cucumbers and wring out as much liquid as possible.
3. 3 Place green onion and garlic in a salad bowl; add rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, lemon juice, rice wine, toasted sesame seeds, Korean red pepper flakes, and ground black pepper. Add cucumbers and toss to coat.
4. 4 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 30 minutes.

By Oriana

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread sesame seeds on a rimmed baking sheet.
2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven, shaking the baking sheet frequently, until seeds are lightly toasted, 5 to 10 minutes. Let cool, about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Pour cooled seeds and 1 1/2 cups olive oil into a food processor. Blend until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Add more oil and blend until a thick yet pourable consistency is reached.

By SFChef

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Spread sesame seeds onto a baking sheet.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until seeds are fragrant, stirring every few minutes, 10 to 12 minutes.
4. 4 Transfer toasted seeds to a blender and add olive oil. Blend until completely smooth, adding additional oil if needed.
5. 5 Store in a airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month. Stir well before using.

By Karra Showen

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• thyme
• sumac
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until just golden, about 3 to 5 minutes.
2. 2 Combine sesame seeds, thyme leaves, sumac, and salt in a bowl and stir until well combined.

By Serena

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• hazelnut
• coriander seed
• cumin seed
• black pepper
• sea salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Place hazelnuts on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Pour hot nuts onto a tea towel. Fold the towel over them to cover and rub vigorously to remove the skins. Set aside to cool.
3. 3 Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown. Transfer to a medium bowl and set aside.
4. 4 Toast coriander and cumin seeds in the same skillet, shaking or stirring occasionally, until they begin to pop. Transfer to a food processor and process until finely ground. Add to sesame seeds in the bowl. Place cooled hazelnuts into the food processor and process until finely ground. Stir into sesame seed mixture. Add pepper and salt; mix well.

By rosichops

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• hazelnut
• hazelnut
• cumin seed
• coriander seed
• mint leaves
• salt
• za'atar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. 2 Spread 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons hazelnuts out on a baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven until lightly browned and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
3. 3 Combine sesame seeds, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds in a pan over medium heat and toast until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
4. 4 Combine toasted hazelnuts, toasted sesame seed mixture, dried mint, salt, and za'atar in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until evenly ground.

By leila

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• almond
• red chile powder
• turmeric
• onion salt
• celery salt
• cumin seed
• coriander
• cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Grind almonds into small pieces using a mortar and pestle. Add sesame seeds, red chile powder, turmeric, onion salt, celery salt, cumin seeds, coriander, and cayenne; mix well.

By pixiedust

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• salt
• water
• garlic
• thyme
• oregano
• harissa
• coriander
• cumin seed
• sumac
• pickling cucumber

Instructions

1. 1 Pour water into a 1-gallon glass jar with a lid and dissolve salt. Add garlic followed by thyme, oregano, and harissa.
2. 2 Heat coriander, sesame seeds, and cumin seed in a dry pan over medium-low heat, stirring to avoid burning, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add toasted spices to the salt mixture along with sumac. Cover tightly with a lid and shake to combine.
3. 3 Place as many cucumbers as will fit into the jar while remaining submerged in the brine. Keep sealed in the refrigerator for 10 days to pickle.

By veithk

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• all-purpose flour
• powdered milk
• instant yeast
• white sugar
• salt
• butter
• water
• vegetable oil
• water
• flour
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk flour, powdered milk, yeast, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Add butter and mix with your hands until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. 2 Gradually add water to flour mixture, using your hands to mix well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
3. 3 Lightly oil a large bowl with vegetable oil. Place dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
4. 4 Gently punch down dough. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces and form into balls. Cover with a light cloth and let rest 15 to 20 minutes. Dough may expand, but it's okay if it does not.
5. 5 Place a ball of dough on a lightly floured surface and press with the palm of your hand. Bring two opposite sides of dough together and pinch. Repeat with remaining opposite sides. Pull and press dough to form a flat, elongated diamond-like shape. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover with a cloth and let rest at least 10 minutes.
6. 6 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
7. 7 Mix water, flour, and sugar for paste in a small bowl. Brush over flatbreads and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
8. 8 Bake flatbreads in the preheated oven in batches until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes.

By Saleha Anwar

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• all-purpose flour
• sugar
• salt
• water
• egg white
• butter
• egg white

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 In a large bowl, stir together, flour, sugar and salt. Add water, 1 egg white and melted butter; mix well to make a stiff dough. Knead until dough is smooth, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Divide dough into 10 balls. Roll each ball on lightly floured surface until paper thin. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
4. 4 Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until browned.

By SALLYCOOKS

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• eggplant
• lemon juice
• tahini
• garlic
• salt
• pepper
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. 2 Place eggplant on the prepared baking sheet, and pierce holes in the skin with a fork. Roast in the preheated oven, turning occasionally, until very soft and tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Set eggplant aside until cool enough to handle; slice in half and scoop flesh into a colander or fine mesh sieve over a bowl; drain for 5 minutes.
3. 3 Place eggplant, lemon juice, tahini, sesame seeds, and garlic in blender, and puree. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. 4 Transfer eggplant mixture to a medium size mixing bowl, and slowly mix in olive oil. Refrigerate the baba ghanoush until completely chilled before serving.

By Tali

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• egg
• mozzarella cheese
• parsley
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• salt
• black pepper
• puff pastry
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
2. 2 Beat 1 egg in a medium bowl and mix in cheese. Season with parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
3. 3 Cut each puff pastry sheet into 6 equal squares on a lightly floured surface for a total of 12 squares.
4. 4 Beat remaining egg with water in a small bowl. Brush edges of each pastry square lightly with egg wash. Place a heaping tablespoon cheese mixture in the center of each square. Fold pastry over filling and seal edges with a fork. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, brush tops with remaining egg wash, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

By GCBENEZRA

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• all-purpose flour
• anise seed
• baking powder
• fennel seed
• baking soda
• corn oil
• sugar
• egg
• vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2 Mix flour, anise seeds, baking powder, fennel seeds, and baking soda together in a medium bowl.
3. 3 Whisk oil, sugar, eggs, and vinegar together in a separate bowl. Pour over flour mixture and mix until dough comes together. Divide dough into small pieces and roll into short ropes. Join ends together to form rings.
4. 4 Arrange cookie rings on the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

By Dianashh

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• cumin
• sumac
• salt
• thyme
• oregano
• marjoram
• grapeseed oil
• lemon juice
• chicken breast
• cooking spray

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cumin, sumac powder, sesame seeds, salt, thyme, oregano, and marjoram in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add grapeseed oil and lemon juice; mix to combine. Add chicken breast, mix with seasoning, and marinate for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Spray the grate of the grill with cooking spray, and preheat the grill to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
3. 3 Grill chicken breasts, flipping halfway, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 7 to 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• white sugar
• water
• yeast
• bread flour
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• cinnamon
• orange
• tahini

Instructions

1. 1 Combine 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 cup water, and yeast together in a small bowl. Stir well with a fork.
2. 2 Sift bread flour and all-purpose flour together in a mixing bowl. Add salt and blend. Pour in yeast mixture. Start adding remaining water gradually; mix until dough comes together. Place dough on a flat work surface and knead until soft and smooth, about 15 minutes.
3. 3 Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl and cover. Place it a warm spot and let it rise for 45 minutes.
4. 4 In the meantime, prepare the filling. Add remaining sugar, sesame seeds, cinnamon, and orange zest to the tahini. Mix well.
5. 5 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. 6 Flatten dough gently and cut into 8 equal pieces. Keep dough covered as you work with 1 piece at a time.
7. 7 Roll out 1 piece of dough into a 6-inch disk. Place 2 tablespoons of the filling in the middle, gather up the edges in the center, and pinch to seal. Press down to flatten; roll back out into a 6-inch disk. Roll disk into a log about 12 inches long. Cut in half and stretch each piece out to make it a little longer. Roll in both ends towards the center, creating an 'S' shape. Fold 1 spiral over the other and flatten with your palm. Roll out slightly; transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
8. 8 Repeat step 6 with remaining dough and filling, making 16 hand pies in total. Keep finished pies loosely covered so they rise slightly while you finish the rest.
9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 18 minutes.

By Aphrodite

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• fava bean
• red onion
• parsley
• cilantro
• dill
• garlic
• coriander
• salt
• cumin
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Place fava beans into large bowl and cover with several inches of water. Let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
2. 2 Combine soaked fava beans, red onion, parsley, cilantro, dill, garlic, coriander, salt, and cumin in a food processor; process to a dough-like consistency.
3. 3 Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add sesame seeds; cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large plate.
4. 4 Shape fava bean mixture into about 50 balls. Roll balls in sesame seeds to coat.
5. 5 Fill a large saucepan 1/4 full with oil; heat over medium heat. Fry fava bean balls in batches until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.

By Gamila Salem

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• chickpea
• baking soda
• water
• cumin
• salt
• baking powder
• coriander
• black pepper
• red chili powder
• white sugar
• turmeric
• asafoetida powder
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Place dried chickpeas in a bowl. Fill with water to cover; stir in baking soda. Soak at least 8 hours or overnight in refrigerator. Drain.
2. 2 Place soaked and drained chickpeas in a blender or food processor; blend to a paste.
3. 3 Pour water into chickpea paste and blend until smooth. Scrape down sides of blender with spatula if needed.
4. 4 Place sesame seeds, cumin, salt, baking powder, coriander, black pepper, red chili powder, sugar, turmeric, and asafoetida powder in blender with chickpea paste; blend until well mixed. Transfer chickpea mixture to a bowl.
5. 5 Chill chickpea mixture in refrigerator to allow flavors to blend, at least 1 hour and up to two days.
6. 6 Pour vegetable oil to a depth of 1 inch in a deep skillet over medium heat and heat to 370 degrees F (188 degrees C).
7. 7 Scoop up chickpea mixture by heaping tablespoons and form into balls the size of ping pong balls.
8. 8 Fry balls in hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes on each side.

By Kathleen Woods Rubino

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• bulgur
• chickpea
• white bean
• raisin
• water
• sugar
• apricot
• orange peel
• clove
• walnut
• pistachio nut
• currant
• cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1 To make the pudding: Place bulgur, garbanzo beans, white beans, and raisins in 4 separate bowls and add water to cover. Let stand overnight.
2. 2 The next day, combine garbanzo beans and white beans in a saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until beans are tender, 1 to 1 ½ hours. Drain and set aside.
3. 3 Drain bulgur and transfer to a large saucepan. Add 15 cups water (3 quarts plus 3 cups) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes, skimming and discarding any foam that appears.
4. 4 When bulgur has thickened, stir in sugar and bring mixture to a boil. Add cooked beans to bulgur mixture. Stir in drained raisins, apricots, orange peel, and cloves. Reduce heat and simmer until pudding thickens and fruit is tender, about 15 minutes.
5. 5 Pour pudding into individual serving bowls. Garnish with sesame seeds, walnuts, pistachios, currants, and cinnamon. Allow pudding to cool, then serve.

By Asli Ocak

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• canola oil
• butter
• yogurt
• egg
• sour cream
• sugar
• salt
• feta cheese
• parsley
• olive oil
• paprika
• egg yolk

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix the flour with baking soda in a bowl; set aside.
2. 2 Mix the canola oil, butter, yogurt, eggs, sour cream, sugar, and salt together in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients to form a soft dough. Knead and squeeze the dough in the bowl until it is no longer sticky, about 5 minutes. Stir the feta cheese, parsley, olive oil, and paprika together in a bowl with a fork to make a filling.
3. 3 Make each dumpling by pinching off about 2 1/2 tablespoons of dough; roll into a ball about 1 3/4 inches across between your hands, and press it into a flat circle 3 inches across on your palm. Spoon 1 scant tablespoon of filling into the center of the circle. Bring the edges of the circle together over the filling, and pinch them together to make a fat, round little stuffed dumpling. Set the dumplings onto the parchment paper-lined baking sheet, seam sides down. Beat the egg yolks in a small bowl, and brush the pogaca tops with the egg yolk. Sprinkle each with about 1/4 teaspoon of sesame seeds.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are shiny, brown, and crackled, 20 to 30 minutes.

By iyigunler

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• water
• bread flour
• sugar
• salt
• vegetable oil
• instant yeast
• water
• honey
• poppy seed
• onion flake
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Make bagels: Combine water, flour, sugar, salt, vegetable oil, and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Mix on low speed until dough is well-developed, about 8 minutes. To ensure the gluten has developed fully, cut off a walnut-sized piece of dough. Flour your fingers, and then stretch the dough: if it tears immediately, the dough needs more kneading. Fully developed dough should form a thin translucent "windowpane."
2. 2 Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel, and let rise for 2 hours.
3. 3 Punch dough down, place it on a lightly floured work surface, and use a knife or dough scraper to divide the dough into 6 pieces (or more, for smaller bagels). Roll each piece of dough into a sausage shape about 6 inches long. Join the ends to form a circle. Repeat with the remaining dough, and let the bagels rest for 15 minutes.
4. 4 Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange small plates with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, and onion flakes next to the baking sheet.
5. 5 Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add honey, if desired (see Editor's Note). Boil three bagels at a time, until they rise to the surface of the pot, about 1 minute per side. Remove bagels with a slotted spoon and place them on the lined baking sheet.
6. 6 Dip the tops of the wet bagels into the toppings and arrange them, seed-side up, on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with coarse salt, if desired.
7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until the bagels begin to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

By PLAWHON

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• milk
• butter
• margarine
• sugar
• water
• sugar
• active dry yeast
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• mahleb
• salt
• egg

Instructions

1. 1 Combine milk, butter, and margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat until butter and margarine are melted, but do not let it boil. Stir in 1 cup of sugar until dissolved, then set aside to cool to lukewarm.
2. 2 Meanwhile, dissolve 2 teaspoons of sugar in warm water in a small bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the surface, and let stand until frothy, about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Crack eggs into a large bowl, and stir a little to break up the yolks. Slowly pour in heated milk mixture while whisking constantly, so as to temper the eggs and not cook them. Add yeast mixture, and stir just until blended.
4. 4 Combine flour, baking powder, mahleb, and salt in a large bowl; make a well in the center, and pour in egg mixture. Stir until it forms a sticky dough. Pour onto a floured surface, and knead in additional flour as needed to make a more substantial dough. Knead for about 10 minutes. Place in an oiled bowl, and set in a warm place to rise for about 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
5. 5 When dough has doubled, punch down again, and let rise until doubled. It will only take about half as long this time.
6. 6 Separate dough into 5 even portions, then separate each of those into thirds. Roll each of those into ropes about 12 inches long. Braid sets of three ropes together, pinching the ends to seal, and tucking them under for a better presentation. Place loaves onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Loaves should be spaced 4 inches apart. Set in a warm place to rise until your finger leaves an impression behind when you poke the loaf gently.
7. 7 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush loaves with beaten egg, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until nicely golden brown all over, about 25 minutes.

By Ani

Ingredients

• ✓ sesame seed
• water
• yeast
• all-purpose flour
• milk powder
• sugar
• olive oil
• baking powder
• salt
• olive oil
• onion
• spinach
• salt
• black pepper
• lemon
• egg

Instructions

1. 1 Mix 1/3 cup hot water and yeast together in a small bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes.
2. 2 Mix in flour, powdered milk, sugar, olive oil, baking powder, and salt while adding remaining water gradually to make a combined dough. Leave in a warm place to rise for about 1 hour.
3. 3 While the dough is rising, prepare the stuffing: Heat olive oil in a pan. Add onion, then add spinach and stir-fry for a few minutes. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with lemon juice. Set aside to cool.
4. 4 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. 5 Take small portions of the risen dough and roll into small, flat circles. Fill each circle with about 1 teaspoon spinach mixture and fold into a triangle as follows: fold one edge of the circle to the middle, then the next, then fold the third edge over the top to shape a triangle. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Brush each piece with egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

By chanty475