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Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- 1 1/2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp sugar (for sweet bread)
- 3/4 to 1 tsp salt (for savoury bread) OR 1/4 tsp salt (for sweet bread)
- 40gm butter, melted
- 2 tbsp milk for brushing the dough
- 2 tbsp white sesame seeds for sprinkling on top (optional; only for savoury bread)
- 1 cup of filling (approximately) of your choice, either sweet or savoury
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- A pinch of saffron
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lime/ lemon juice
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 122g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 281 | |
| Calories from Fat 48 | 17% |
| Total Fat 5.45g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 2.77g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium 240mg | 10% |
| Potassium 94mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 54.18g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 30.13g | 20% |
| Protein 4.71g | 8% |
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