Pan de Semita

Ingredients

• •3 cups semolina flour
• •1 cup bread flour
• •2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• •1 tbsp sugar
• •1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• •1 1/2 cups warm water
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •1/3 cup sesame seeds
• •1 egg white or water, for brushing

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the yeast, sugar, and warm water and let it stand until foamy.

2. 2

   Mix in the semolina flour, bread flour, salt, and olive oil to form a shaggy dough.

3. 3

   Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, then let it rise until doubled.

4. 4

   Shape into 1 large loaf or 2 smaller loaves and place on a baking tray.

5. 5

   Brush the tops with egg white or water and cover generously with sesame seeds.

6. 6

   Let the loaves proof again until puffy.

7. 7

   Bake at 400°F (200°C) until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.

8. 8

   Cool before slicing so the crumb sets properly.