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
400 g
yeast
1.33 tsps
molasses
40 g
olive oil
8 servings
salt
1 tsp
sesame seeds
150 g
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:
Carbs
46 g
Fat
23 g
Protein
8 g
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