Simit (turkish circular bread)
Dairy free
Vegetarian
Vegan

Simit (turkish circular bread)

A delicious Turkish circular bread recipe – Simit. This recipe is dairy-free, lacto-ovo vegetarian, and vegan-friendly. Perfect for a special brunch or to enjoy with tea during a cozy gathering.

Ingredients

flour

flour

400 g

yeast

yeast

1.33 tsps

molasses

molasses

40 g

olive oil

olive oil

8 servings

salt

salt

1 tsp

sesame seeds

sesame seeds

150 g

water

water

1 Tbsp

Method

  • In a medium bowl combine the dry ingredients.
  • Make a well in the center and pour the olive oil and lukewarm water into the well.
  • Knead the dough with your hands for 5-10 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces.
  • Take two pieces and stretch the dough into thin strips (about 30-35 cm long).
  • Cover the rest of the dough to prevent it from drying out.
  • Place 2 strips side-by-side, pinch the ends. Twist them together and pinch to join the ends.
  • Place the rings on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • Let the dough sit in a warm place for 20-30 minutes.1
  • Preheat the oven to 200C.1
  • Pour the sesame seeds into the pan and turn the fire on medium heat.1
  • Stir the seeds every 4-5 minutes until golden. Set aside.1
  • Pour molasses and boiling water into a bowl big enough to fit your rings.1
  • Whisk to dissolve the molasses completely.1
  • Put the sesame seeds in another bowl.1
  • Dip both sides of the rings in the liquid, drain excess moisture, then coat both sides in the sesame seeds.1
  • Transfer them to the baking sheets.1
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 17 minutes.

Nutrition:

429 kcal

Carbs

46 g

Fat

23 g

Protein

8 g

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