Ka’ek Al-Quds (Jerusalem Sesame Bread)
Ka’ek Al-Quds - Jerusalem bread is a type of bread baked in Jerusalem. It has a ring shape. Ka’ak Al-Quds is derived from the ka'ak bread ring which is found throughout the Middle East. Typically, this is a yeasted, crusty bread which is shaped into an oblong ring and covered in sesame seeds. The dough has a lighter texture and is crunchy on the outside.
- Prep time
- 1 hr
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2.5 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 6 cups multipurpose flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup milk (for brushing)
- 8 ounces roasted sesame
Instructions
- 1
Mix warm water with yeast and sugar. Then add flour, salt, and oil. Knead for a few minutes until you get a dough.
- 2
Rub the bowl and top of the dough with some oil, cover, leave it to rise in a warm place for about an hour.
- 3
Once risen, with your hands split the dough into 5 small balls, place them on a tray with some flour so they won’t stick. Cover and let them sit for another 15 minutes.
- 4
Take each ball and roll it into a long log, then connect it from one side, aiming to make an oval long shape or any other round small shape if you prefer.
- 5
Continue to work on shaping the dough, you can let it rest for 1-2 minutes which will help in the shaping process.
- 6
Place the ka’ek once shaped in a tray over parchment paper. Then brush with milk, and cover with sesame, flip to the other side and do the same. So both sides are filled with sesame.
- 7
Cover again and let it sit for another 30 minutes. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 450 F, then broil the top for 2 minutes aiming for a golden color.