Authentic Guitar Pick Bread

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A crunchy, sesame-seed-topped bread inspired by the iconic guitar pick, baked to a golden crust and perfect with butter or jam. This Asian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, yeast, warm water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 45 min Cook: 30 min Serves 8 Asian-Inspired cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, dissolve 1 packet yeast in 1 cup warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 cups flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp honey. Knead for 8-10 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic. Let rest for 30 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Shape dough into a 12x8-inch rectangle, spread 2 tbsp butter, and top with 1/4 cup almonds and 1 tbsp sesame seeds.
  4. Step 4: Roll up tightly, cut into 4 equal slices, and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden. Let cool completely before slicing.

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