Description
Simit is a traditional Turkish bread that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, often enjoyed as a snack or breakfast item.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon molasses (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the warm water and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a long rope, about 12 inches long, and then twist the rope into a circular shape, pinching the ends to seal.
- In a small bowl, mix the molasses and 1 tablespoon of water.
- Dip each twisted dough ring into the mixture and then coat with sesame seeds.
- Place the coated rings on the prepared baking sheet and let them rest for another 15 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the dough.
- Try adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg