Authentic Turkish Simit Recipe
Simit is a popular Turkish sesame-crusted bread, often enjoyed for breakfast with a cup of strong Turkish tea.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking sheet
- Oven
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water warm
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- ½ cup water for dipping
- ½ cup molasses for dipping
- 1 cup sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.1 cup water, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture and knead until a soft dough forms. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal parts. Roll each piece into a long rope, then shape into a ring and pinch the ends to seal.
- In a small saucepan, mix 1/2 cup water with molasses and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat.1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup molasses
- Dip each ring into the molasses mixture, then coat with sesame seeds.1 cup sesame seeds
- Place the rings on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with Turkish tea.
Notes
For an extra crunch, toast the sesame seeds before coating the dough rings.
Simit pairs wonderfully with cheese and olives.
Simit pairs wonderfully with cheese and olives.
Nutrition
Calories: 489kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 412mgPotassium: 638mgFiber: 5gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 331mgIron: 8mg
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