Greece · Pies & Bakery

Thessaloniki Koulouri with Tahini

Name: Thessaloniki Koulouri with Tahini
Prep time: 30 minutes (plus 1 hour 30 minutes proofing)
Cook time: 15–18 minutes
Yield: 12 koulouri
Cuisine: Greece
Ingredients: 500 g strong bread flour; 250 ml lukewarm water; 7 g dry yeast; 1 tbsp sugar or honey; 1 tsp salt; 40 ml extra virgin olive oil; 60 g tahini; 200 g sesame seeds; 100 ml water; 1 tbsp honey or grape molasses (petimezi)

The Golden Ring of the City — a crisp sesame-coated bread ring enriched with tahini, soft and airy inside, one of the strongest culinary symbols of Thessaloniki.

Presented by

Stylianos Digkas

Executive Chef

Global President · Greece

Yield: 12 koulouri
Preparation: 30 minutes (plus 1 hour 30 minutes proofing)
Baking: 15–18 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

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