This hearty Sesame Ham Loaf is a savory twist on traditional dinner rolls, combining the comfort of soft, fluffy yeast dough with the salty richness of diced ham. The addition of mashed potatoes ensures a tender crumb and moist texture, while vegetable oil and sugar contribute to a golden-brown crust. Topped with nutty sesame seeds, this loaf offers a perfect balance of savory and sweet notes. It makes an impressive addition to holiday tables, pairs wonderfully with Swiss fondue, or serves as a delicious side for hearty soups and stews. Easy to prepare with pantry staples, it’s a crowd-pleasing recipe that brings homemade warmth to any meal.
Sesame Ham Loaf
Description
This hearty Sesame Ham Loaf is a savory twist on traditional dinner rolls, combining the comfort of soft, fluffy yeast dough with the salty richness of diced ham. The addition of mashed potatoes ensures a tender crumb and moist texture, while vegetable oil and sugar contribute to a golden-brown crust. Topped with nutty sesame seeds, this loaf offers a perfect balance of savory and sweet notes. It makes an impressive addition to holiday tables, pairs wonderfully with Swiss fondue, or serves as a delicious side for hearty soups and stews. Easy to prepare with pantry staples, it&# 226;ÂÂs a crowd-pleasing recipe that brings homemade warmth to any meal.Ingredients
Directions
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Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water in a large mixing bowl; let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
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Scald milk, then cool to lukewarm temperature before stirring into the yeast mixture.
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Add mashed potatoes, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, egg, and diced ham to the bowl.
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Mix in 2 cups of flour and beat the mixture well until combined.
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Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place until light and doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
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Stir in the remaining flour, adding only enough to form a stiff dough.
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Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-5 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 400ðF (200ðC).
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Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds onto each of two greased cookie sheets.
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Divide dough in half; roll each half on its respective cookie sheet into a 14 x 10-inch rectangle.
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Brush the tops of the dough with milk and sprinkle with the remaining sesame seeds.
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Cover and let rise again until puffy, about 1 hour.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
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Cool on wire racks before cutting into squares or slices.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1458.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 31.6g49%
- Saturated Fat 6.0g30%
- Cholesterol 137.1mg46%
- Sodium 8541.6mg356%
- Total Carbohydrate 229.1g77%
- Dietary Fiber 10.4g42%
- Sugars 11.6g
- Protein 57.6g116%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
If your mashed potatoes were prepared with salt, reduce or omit the added salt in the dough to prevent over-salting.
This bread pairs exceptionally well with Swiss fondue, but also makes a great side for chicken pot pie, beef stew, or tomato soup.
For storage, wrap cooled loaves tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze for longer storage.
You can substitute leftover mashed potatoes (plain) for the mashed potatoes called for in the recipe.