Turkish Simit Bread Rings
Golden, sesame-coated Turkish Simit Bread Rings with a crisp crust and soft, chewy interior. Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or as a savory snack, these classic bread rings bring authentic street-style flavor straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all purpose flour (about 500 grams)
- 1 ½ cups warm water (about 360 milliliters)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup grape molasses mixed with ¼ cup water
- 1 cup toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into ropes, twist two ropes together, and shape into rings.
- Dip each ring into the molasses and water mixture, then coat completely in toasted sesame seeds.
- Place rings on prepared baking sheet and bake for 18 to 20 minutes until deep golden brown.
- Remove from oven, cool slightly on a rack, then serve warm.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, lightly toast sesame seeds before coating.
- You can substitute diluted honey for grape molasses if needed.
- Reheat leftovers at 350°F for 5 minutes to restore crispness.
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