Koulóuria (Greek Sesame Bread Rings)

• all-purpose flour (or more)↗4 cups
• water, lukewarm↗10 ounces
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• oil3 tablespoons
• (1/4 ounce) envelope dry yeast↗1
• sesame seeds↗3⁄4 - 1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix all ingrdients EXCEPT sesame seeds to form a dough and knead by hand for approximately 10 minutes.

2. 2

   You might need to add a little more flour, the dough should be soft but not sticky.

3. 3

   Cover and let dough rise for about 30-50 minutes or until dough has doubled in size.

4. 4

   Meanwhile preheat oven (440°F, 225°C) and grease baking tray or cover it with baking paper. Put a wide ovenproof dish filled with hot water on the bottom of the oven to have steam, which will make for a better result.

5. 5

   Knead dough a second time and divide into 8 portions.

6. 6

   Form each part into 13-14 inch long roll (about 3/4-1 inch thick). Shape into rings and press ends together.

7. 7

   Put some warm water into a large bowl. Put sesame seeds on a plate.

8. 8

   Carefully dip rings into warm water and then into sesame seeds to cover them on both sides.

9. 9

   Put rings on baking tray and let rise for another 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Bake for about 25-35 minutes.

11. 11

    Koulóuria are done, when they are golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely.