Sesame Seed Rolls

Name: Sesame Seed Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup warm water; 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast; 1 tbsp sugar; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water, for brushing; 2 tbsp sesame seeds

12 servings30 min prep18 min cookMedium

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Sesame Seed Rolls

Story updated September 18, 2026

Sesame seeds have flavored breads across many cultures for thousands of years, from the Middle East to East Asia. Sesame-topped rolls became especially familiar in American baking as a bakery and sandwich-bread topping through the 20th century.

Ingredients

Scale:· 12 servings

1 cup warm water
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1 tbsp sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water, for brushing
2 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1Stir yeast and sugar into warm water; let sit until foamy.
2Stir in flour, salt, and olive oil to form a dough, then knead 8 minutes.
3Let rise 1 hour, until doubled.
4Shape into 12 rolls, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
5Let rise 30 minutes, then bake at 375°F for 16-18 minutes.

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