Everybody should expand their baking repertoire with sesame seeds. This evangelical zest for sesame might seem misjudged considering it's usually relegated to the role of useless garnish – a few anaemic seeds scattered on top of a shop-bought bloomer – but take the time to experiment with it and you'll reap the rewards. The tiny seeds have a toasted, nutty flavour and satisfying crunch, which can add interest to even the plainest breads and biscuits – in this case, sesame-encrusted pretzels, and black sesame "Oreos".
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