Black Sesame Bostock
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Black Sesame Bostock
Description
Black Sesame Bostock combines thick slices of bread brushed with simple syrup and topped with a rich black sesame frangipane. The frangipane blends butter, sugar, almond flour, black sesame powder, egg, flour, and aromatic extracts, creating a flavorful, nutty spread. Once assembled, the slices are baked until the frangipane sets and turns a light golden hue, accented by toasted flaked almonds on top. The final dusting of powdered sugar adds a subtle sweetness and an elegant finish.
The resulting toast balances a crunchy outer edge with a tender crumb, enriched by the creamy sesame-almond topping. The black sesame powder gives a deep, earthy note uncommon in typical almond toasts, making this a refined twist. Baking the bostocks ensures the topping firms up nicely while the bread absorbs some of the syrup, adding moisture without sogginess.
Serve Black Sesame Bostock slightly warm to enjoy the contrast of textures and flavors, making it an excellent companion to a cup of tea or coffee for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
- 4 lices bread thick-cut
- ¼ C simple syrup
Black sesame frangipane:
- 30 g butter unsalted
- 40 g granulated sugar
- 24 g almond flour
- 32 g black sesame powder
- 1 egg large
- 6 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
Garnish:
- 4 teaspoon almonds flaked
- 2 teaspoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Place the slices of bread onto the baking tray. Set aside.
Black sesame frangipane:
- In a bowl, combine butter and sugar with a fork.
- Mix in almond flour, black sesame powder, egg and flour.
- Stir in vanilla extract, almond extract and salt.
Assemble:
- Lightly brush simple syrup onto each slice of bread.
- Divide the frangipane mixture evenly onto the slices of bread.
- Top with flaked almonds.
- Bake at 375°F/191°C for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden in color.
- Remove from oven and let cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 363kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 310mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 143mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 248IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.