Step 2

Sprinkle 1 tbsp flour over the dough and your hands. Mix, adding flour a tablespoon at a time as needed, until the dough just pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Shape into a round loaf and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover loosely and leave to rise for 1 hour until doubled.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F. Beat the egg yolk with 1 tsp water and brush over the entire surface of the loaf. Sprinkle 1 tbsp sesame seeds on top.

Step 4

Stir in 2¾ cups of flour with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms. Cover again and rest for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.