Sesame seeds

Baking with sesame seeds

Sesame seeds are small seeds derived from the sesame plant. These tiny seeds give bakes a delicious nutty flavour and a light crunch. Sesame seeds are often used in:

• Sesame rolls or sesame bread
• Crackers and savoury tarts
• Biscuits, cakes or bars
• Asian dishes, salads and sushi

What can you cook with them?

Sesame seeds can be seen as an addition to existing dishes. Steak can be garnished with sesame seeds, you can prepare curried potatoes with sesame seeds and use them in hummus. There are various preparation techniques, yet the flavour remains unchanged. Sesame seeds always retain their nutty taste, whatever they are combined with.

Hulled or unhulled sesame seeds?

At Baktotaal you will find both hulled and unhulled sesame seeds. Hulled sesame seeds have a slightly fuller flavour. Unhulled sesame seeds offer a slightly crunchier bite. Tastes differ, so it simply depends on what you prefer.

Types of sesame seeds

• White sesame seeds: the most well-known variety. Often hulled, with a mild, nutty flavour. Delicious on bread rolls, in biscuit dough or mixed through muesli.
• Black sesame seeds: the original form of the seed, with a more intense flavour and a beautiful dark colour. Widely used in Asian dishes, sushi and fine patisserie.
• Hulled sesame seeds: milder in flavour and suitable for soft breads or sweet bakes.
• Unhulled sesame seeds: add extra crunch to crackers, bread and savoury dishes.

Combining sesame seeds with other products

Combine sesame seeds with flour for artisanal breads or use them together with honey and nuts for crunchy sesame bars. Prefer baking something sweet? Add them to biscuits or cake, delicious in combination with cinnamon, ginger or dark chocolate.

Buy sesame seeds

Looking to buy sesame seeds? At Baktotaal, alongside sesame seeds, you can choose from a wide range of baking supplies and ingredients for creating the most delicious bakes. Choose from more than 12,500 baking products and benefit from:

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