Canan YücelCommis
08 July 2026 Son güncelleme: 13 August 2026

Iraqi nigella mini loaves are a saffron-scented bread made from a quick-rising dough, shaped into small loaves and topped with nigella seeds and sesame before baking. Their small size makes them easy to arrange in a party bread basket, and they keep well in the freezer.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Activate the yeast

3 min

Add the fresh yeast to the lukewarm water and sugar and stir.

2

Let it foam

5 min

Leave it for 5 minutes until it foams.

3

Knead the dough

5 min

Add salt to the flour, then pour in the yeasted water and oil, kneading into a soft dough.

4

Quick-rise

10 min

Cover the dough and leave it in a warm spot to quick-rise for 10 minutes.

5

Shape the loaves

6 min

Divide the dough into small pieces, shape into mini loaves, and sprinkle with nigella and sesame seeds.

6

Bake

12 min

Bake in an oven preheated to 220°C for 12 minutes, until golden on top.

Reminder

Do not overknead the dough, or the loaves will turn out tough. Let the loaves cool completely before freezing — freezing hot bread causes condensation and sogginess. Allergens: contains wheat (gluten), sesame.

Editor's Note Editörün Notu

If you cannot find saffron, a pinch of turmeric gives a similar colour; the aroma will differ but the look stays the same.

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Osman Kaya Aide de Cuisine 3 weeks ago

Yaş maya bulamadığım için kuru mayayla denedim, mayalanma süresi biraz daha uzadı ama sonuç yine de güzel çıktı. Somunlar aynı kabarıklığa ulaştı, fark neredeyse hissedilmedi.

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Hülya Aksu Marmiton 4 weeks ago

Susam yerine elimde çörek otu fazlaydı, ikisini eşit oranda karıştırıp üzerine serptim, görünüm ve tat gayet uyumlu oldu. Fırınlama süresi hiç değişmedi, aynı sonucu aldım.

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Canan Recipe Owner 3 weeks ago

Çörek otu ve susam karışımı gerçekten güzel bir alternatif, ikisi birlikte hem görsel hem koku olarak zenginlik katıyor. Fırınlama süresinin değişmemesi de mantıklı, ikisi de ince bir tabaka.

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