Simit (Turkish Sesame Bread Ring) - Mediterranean Recipe

Simit (Turkish Sesame Bread Ring)

🌍 Mediterranean, Turkey Difficulty: ●●●○○

Simit has been sold by street vendors in Istanbul since the 15th century — a working-class breakfast staple.

Ingredients

• 500g bread flour
• 7g yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 300ml warm water
• 2 tbsp grape molasses (pekmez) mixed with 3 tbsp water for dipping
• 200g sesame seeds

Method

1. Making — Make dough, knead, rest 1 hour.
2. Dividing — Divide into portions. Roll into long ropes, form rings.
3. Dipping — Dip in pekmez/water mixture, then roll in sesame seeds to coat.
4. Resting — Rest 30 min. Bake 200°C (400°F)/200°C (400°F) 20–25 min until deep golden.

Tags: bread flour, yeast, warm water, grape molasses mixed with 3 tbsp water for dipping, sesame seeds · Source: Brittani's Almanac