2 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup warm water (110°F to 115°F) 1 tablespoon sugar 1 pkg. active dry yeast 2 eggs 3 tablespoon butter, melted 1 teaspoon salt 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)

Medjool Date-Sweetened Barbecue Sauce

6 medium roma tomatoes 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges 2 fresh jalapeño peppers, halved and seeded* 4 cloves garlic 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup water 1 6 ounce can tomato paste ⅓ cup cider vinegar 2 pitted whole Medjool dates ½ teaspoon dry mustard ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon sea salt

*Tip

Chile peppers contain oils that can irritate your skin and eyes. Wear plastic or rubber gloves when working with them.

Tip

For a spicier version, leave seeds in one or both of the jalapeño peppers.