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Chrik, little Algerian sesame brioches

Chrik, little Algerian sesame brioches

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Discover these delicious Belgian sesame seed brioches, perfect for a delightful breakfast.

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Recipe from Tavernier, MathieuMD, Sub and 6 other contributors, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Chrik are traditional Belgian brioche made with sesame seeds. They are fragrant and crispy, offering a unique texture and a delicious taste.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time25 min
  • Resting30 min
  • Total1 hr 25 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$10.22 $0.68 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

15 people
  • $1.60
  • $0.19
  • $1.85
  • $1.60
  • $4.88
  • $0.10

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and sugar, then make a well in the center. ≈ 4 min
  2. Pour this mixture, add the melted butter, whole eggs, salt, and yeast dissolved in a little warm water. Mix well, then incorporate 150g of sesame seeds. ≈ 4 min
  3. Add the warm milk and knead for about 15 minutes, until a smooth, elastic dough forms.
  4. Shape the balls to be about the size of a tangerine, and place them on a greased baking sheet. Brush them with egg yolk and sprinkle with the remaining sesame seeds. ≈ 10 min
  5. Let it rest for 30 minutes, then bake for 20-30 minutes at 180 °C (thermostat 6).

The bill

Chrik, little Algerian sesame brioches

  • 1 kilogram of flour$1.60
  • 250 g of sugar$0.19
  • 200 g of melted butter$1.85
  • 4 eggs + 1 yolk for a golden color$1.60
  • 200 g of sesame seeds$4.88
  • 10 cl of milk$0.10

Total$10.22

that's $0.68 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 kilogram of flour
  • 250 g of sugar
  • 200 g of melted butter
  • 4 eggs + 1 yolk for a golden color
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 piece of baker’s yeast (approximately 20g), dissolved in a small amount of warm water
  • 200 g of sesame seeds
  • 10 cl of milk

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