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Authentic Turkish Simit Bread

Simit: Homemade Turkish Sesame Ring Bread

A traditional Turkish sesame-coated ring bread with a crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or serving with cheese, olives, honey, and tea. This recipe gives you authentic Turkish simit with golden color, rich aroma, and a slightly sweet flavor from grape molasses.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
1 H 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Turkish
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Dough
  • 4 cups white flour
  • 1.5 cups warm water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons oil or butter
  • Coating
  • 1/2 cup grape molasses or honey
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup roasted sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Instructions (Step-by-Step)
  2. Prepare the Dough (10 minutes)
  3. Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let rest 10 minutes until bubbly.
  4. Add flour and salt; knead until smooth.
  5. Add oil and keep kneading for a soft, elastic dough.
  6. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
  7. Shape the Simit (15 minutes)
  8. Divide dough into 6 portions.
  9. Roll each into two long ropes.
  10. Twist the ropes together, then form a ring shape.
  11. Prepare the Coating (1 minute)
  12. Mix molasses and water.
  13. Dip each ring into the mixture.
  14. Coat generously with sesame seeds.
  15. Bake (20-25 minutes)
  16. Preheat oven to 220 C (430 F).
  17. Bake until golden and crispy.