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The black sesame paste used for this recipe shouldn’t be too sweet or oily; it should be thick but spoonable, and without a layer of oil floating on top. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

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yeast and sesame seeds together in a bowl, by hand or using a stand mixer. 3. Blend the olive oil and nigella seeds together in a blender to create a black oily paste. Add this to the flour mix ...